



PHILIP GREY, 

- A DRAMA BY - 
GEORGE C. OLIVER. 



PHILIP GREY: 



A OR A MA IN RIVK ACTS, 



GEORGE C. OLIVER. 



Copyright, 1899, by George C. Oliver, of Rochester, N. Y., U. S. A. 
All rights reserved. 



ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
1902. 



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PHILIP GREY 



A C T I. 

SCENE I. — Near viezv of Haddington Castle. LawJi, luith 
shade trees up and down r. and l. Garden seats L. C. 
Basket with grass and leaves dozvn l. c. Time— a slim- 
mer afternoon . Mnsie. hMM discovered down R. c, rak- 
ing lawn. LuciNDA seated in garden seat, reading. 

Enter Maggie witli box, r. i. e., and crosses to c. 

lyUC. {looks up and calls). Mag-gie! 

Mag. [stops). Yis, mum. {crosses to h. c.) 

Luc. What have you there ? 

Mag. a box, mum. 

Luc. (vexed). Indeed? Did you suppose for one moment 
1 thought you had a C07V under your arm ? What have you 
in that box ? 

Mag. (smiting). Indade, Oi have the most beautifulest 
bouquit o' flowers ye iver sit yer chue oyes on, fur the d'ar, 
young Lady Marion; bliss her purty oyes! If there were 
iver an angel on this woide 'arth, she's jist thot wahu. {raises 
outspread hand. ) 

Luc. But from whom did you receive it, Maggie? 

Mag. Oh, it's from Bertie, the jude. {aside) Divil o' bit 
o' good it will do him, ahnyhow. 

Luc. Now, Maggie, you must not be disrespectful, 

Mag. But, Miss Lucindy, Oi think he's the mo-ost con- 
timtiblist croquitte Oi iver sit me chue oyes on, so there 
naow 

Luc. Here! here! Maggie, Mag-gie! 

Mag. Ye can " Maggie — Maggie " all ye want to, but Oi 
have me own r'asons fur it. 



SC. I.J PHIUP GREY. 9 

Luc. Well now, just tell me what your reasons are. 
Mag. Well, firstly of all, he axed me to give him a kiss, 
and thot aint all. 

Luc. My stars! {raises hands in horror). 
Abe. {calling) Sambo! 

Mag. {nudging Lucinda). Here comes the jude! 
Abe. {calling). Sambo! {beckons). You come heah! (Mag- 
gie rnns, dozvn x,. c.) 

Sambo, {without) Yes, dad, Ah's comin'! {Enters quickly, 
I.. I. E., and collides with Maggie, doivn l. c. Both fall; 
overturtiing basket. Abe laughs aloud. Enter Albert, 
R. I. E., and Joins Lucinda, l. c; they shake hands, cross up 
I., c, and exeunt, i,. u. E. ) 

Mag. {rises and strikes Sambo on head ivithbox.) You 
little nagur, you! 

Sam. {rises quickly) Heah, heah! What yo' doin'! You 
bettah be keerful how yo' flo'ish dat box 'round mah head! 
Ah aint no brick-top! 

Abe. {crosses to c. ) Now, chil'en, stop yo' qua'lin'. Yo' 
bofh go right to wo'k an' pick up all dese leaves an' put 'em 
in de basket, while yo' ol' dad goes an' gets his suppah. 
{Exit L. u. E.) 

Sam. Now, Maggie, yo' must help me pick up all dese 
leaves 'fo' Missie Marion gets home. 

Mag. Now, Sambo, will ye pl'ase axcuse me this toime? 
Sam. Axcuse yo'? No, sah! Brick-top, yo' got jest as 
much right to cleah up dis mess as Ah hab! 

Mag. Indade! Now, wouldn't Oi make a purty spictacle 
down on me hands and knaes cl'anin' the lawn wid a con- 
timptible little black nagur-monkey ? 

Sam. {sits upon oveiturned basket). Say, Maggie, what 
3^0' got in dat box ? 

Mag. {sits upon basket.) It's a prisent fur Lady Marion; 
bliss her purt}^ oyes! {Music.) 

Enter Philip aud Marion, r. u. e.; they cross, up c; 
Philip remains, up c; Marion ciosses to l. c, behind 
garden seats, holds up hand to silence Philip, and crosses 
on tiptoe, down l. c, behind Sambo and Maggie. 

Sam. Did Marser Grey send dat to Missie Marion ? Say, 



lO PHILIP GREY. [act I 

Maggicj wouldn't it be nice for me an' yo' to go an' live wif 
Missie Marion, when she an' Marser Grey gets mar-ried? 
{Maggip: spies Marion and exits quickly, l. i. e. Sambo 
laughs aloud and pauses. Marion laughs heartily and 
Philip crosses, down c. Sambo spies Marion.) O laws! 
{runs off, L. I. E.) 

Marion, {joins Philip, down c. ) Those children can never 
agree ; it is so amusing to hear them. Poor Sambo! He 
looks so funny. 

Philip. I think myself that Sambo is quite a character; 
but, my darling, do not try to change the subject. I beg of 
you to think seriously of my proposal. 

Marion. Now, Philip, you do not think for one moment 
that I have forgotten it, and, were it possible, I think there 
exists a certain young gentleman who would quite frequently 
remind me of it. But do tell me — have you spoken to papa yet? 

Philip. Yes, dear Marion; last night I asked Lord Murry 
for the hand of his daughter, {pauses.) 

Marion, {eagerly, smiling and with clasped hands). And 
his answer ? 

Philip. Oh, I tremble, when I think of it! Why, he laughed 
at me! 

Marion, {starts) Why! 

Philip. And with such contempt and withering scorn! — It 
seemed to freeze the very blood in my veins and sink deeply in 
my heart!— That /, Philip Grey, a plebeian, should dare to 
aspire to the hand of his daughter, Lady Marion! His answer 
was, '■'■No! a thousand times, no! And should you mention 
such a subject to me again, I shall have you turned from the 
premises!" {spies Marion weeping.) O, my darling, I should 
not have told you this, but I am so afraid he will take you from 
me! He will never ^\v^ his consent! {embraces Marion.) 

Marion, {ceases zueeping) Dear Philip, this has given me 
such a start; I was almost dazed for an instant. But now, I am 
keenly alive to all the humiliation that you have undergone for 
my sake; but it only proves to me the more clearly how deeply 
you love me. Yet, as deeply as you love me, you must not for- 
get that you are asking papa to part with his only child and 
that upon the event of my marriage rests the honor of the proud 
name of the Earl of Haddington. But this is a new side to my 



SC. Il] PHII.IP GREY. II 

father's character; I never knew of him to be unkind to any one 
before. Even the humblest cottagers on our estate, he treats 
with the greatest of kindness and consideration, and how he 
could reproach, yea, even scorn, the one whom I love, is beyond 
my conception, {aside) and he, one of nature's noble men ! 
{aloud) Philip, did you tell him of my love for you? 

Philip, He would not listen to a word I had to say. 

Marion. Ah, well! I shall ask papa myself, for I know he 
will give his consent. He has never denied my slightest wish, 
not even when I was a little child at his knee, and, surely, he 
will not make me unhappy now. I will ask him to-night. 

Philip. Oh, no! Do not ask him to-night, but plead with 
your mother to intercede for us, and, dear Marion, since you 
are so sure that your father will give his consent, pray let me 
make you my wife to-night, and then all the fathers in the 
U7iiverse cannot take you from me! I know I am unworthy of 
you and far beneath you in station, but God knows, I love you, 
and I cannot give you up! 

Marion, {sobs) O Philip! 

Philip. And after you return home to-night as my wife and 
show him our marriage certificate, I know he will overlook it 
and forgive us. 

Marion. O Philip, I cannot! I cannot! 

Philip, {crosses, down r, c.) Then you do not love me! 

Marion, {crosses, down r, c.) Oh, do not say that, dear 
Philip, for I do love you! 

Philip. Then prove your love and be fny wife to-night! 
{ They cross, down c.) 

Marion. I will prove it! I will be your wife to-night! 

Philip. Then swear it! 

Marion. No, no! But I promise, and a Murry {pointing 
heavenward) 7iever breaks his word! {Music. Tableau.) 

SCENE II- — Drawing-room of Haddington Castle, richly fur- 
furnished . Curtained arch c, in flat, with interior backing . 
Doors, r, I. E. and l. i. E. Long couch up r. c. Fireside, 
without fif^e, r. Sofa down r, c. Elegant table c, with 
large easy chair and footstool to r, and rocking chair and 
footstool to L. Circular rest holding palms and statuary up 
L. c. Piano set diagonally at l., with stool. Large square 



12 PHII.IP GREY. [act I 

rug covermg nearly the whole room, and smaller rugs. 
Chandelier. Time — evening of the same day. Music. 
Lady Murry discovered seated in rocking chair at table, 
7'eadirig. 

Footman, {enteriftg c.k., ami ou}icing) Mr. Stanley. 
Enter A\:bu^t, c. e. Exit Footman, c. e. 

Ai.B. {crossing, up C.) Ah, good evening, Auntie. 

I/Y. MuR. {rises and crosses, up c. ) Why, Bertie! I am so 
glad to see you. ( They shake hands.) 

Ai,B. How happy I am to be back once mo'e to the dea' ol' 
castle! Ev'wything looks so familia', and. Auntie, you ah look- 
ing so well. 

Ly. Mur. And, Bertie, we're all delighted to have you back 
again. I suppose you have graduated from college with high 
honors, {crosses to rocking chair and becomes seated. Ai^berT 
crosses to easy chair.) 

AiyB. Hono's! Don't mention college to me! I'm so sick of 
the wo'd, fo' it means [2'ery raf)idly, counting on fingers) Latin, 
Gweek, Twigonometw}-, Thewapeutics, Obstetwics, Dietetics — 

Ly. Mur. {laughing and putting hands to ears) Oh, do stop, 
Bertie! Stop! Stop! 

AivB. Embwyology, Histology, and the Lawd knows what 
else! Now Auntie, I nni out fo' a good time; the fust on the 
p'ogwam comes this evening — Lady Montwose's weception. I 
pwesume you ah going, {sits in easy chair.) 

Ly. Mur. Well, no, Bertie. Your uncle is not feeling so 
well this evening, so I believe I shall remain at home; but your 
cousin. Lady Marion, is going to attend; she has just gone to 
her room to be dressed, {rings table bell.) 

Enter Maggie, r. i. e., crosses behind Aebert to Lady 
Murray, and bows. 
Ly. Mur. Bring in some refreshments. 
Mag. Yis, me lady, {boivs and exit, r. i. e.) 

Enter Lucinda, c. e., knitting, and crosses, up c. 
Luc. [bozi's) Good evening, Al-1-bert. 

Alb. {bows) Good evening, Auntie. Auntie, I wish you 
would not call me Albut; it sounds so cold and fo'mal. Butie 
sounds much bettah. {rises.) 



SC. Il] PHII^IP GREY. 



Luc. But bless me! {walks iozuard Ai^brrt and points at his 
large button-hole bouquet) You have a beautiful bouquet there! 
Could you not have found a larger one ? I am sure you will be 
the lion of the evening. 

Ai.B. Do you weally think so, Auntie? 

IvUC. Auntie! You simpleton! 

Alb. Auntie, yviWyou accompany me to the weception ? 
Luc. [eagerly) Why, yes, Albert! I will go! 
Alb. And I am shuah, Auntie, 

With my simplicities, 
And youah eccentiuicities, 
We shall cut a gvveat swell; 
ril be the lion, and you'll be the belle/ 
{without diazvling.) But for the Lord's sake, donH take your 
knitting along! {sits in easy chair and laughs.) 

Enter Maggie with tray, tumblers, and bottle ofiuine, r. i. e., 
crosses behind Albert to table, puts bottle and tumblers on 
table, crosses to r. i. e., and exit. Lucinda turns from 
Albert /;/ anger and crosses, down l. c. Lady Murry 
and Albert drink. 

Luc. {aside) Ohl Auntie! I do get so out of patience with 
that conceited simpleton! I do not see what sister is thinking 
about for to have such people around her, and, as for Lord 
Murry, I have no patience with him whatever, for to allow that 
man, Philip Grey, to be continually dangling after Lady Marion. 
He will come to his senses, when it is too late. Then it will be 
"Oh, my ! Why didn't you tell me so ? " Just as if / were his 
daughter's keeper! Humph! Indeed! I have enough to do to 
look out for my own precious self. Sometimes I think Philip 
Grey is smiling at me; I'll soon cut him short, if he gets too 
familiar. I tell you, you have to look out for the men; I 
wouldn't give a snap {sjiaps fingers) for any of them! {to Lady 
Murry) Lady Marion would like to consult you about her 
jewels, {crosses to c.) 

Ly. Mur. {rises) Bertie, I will return presently, {bozcs. 
Ki^n^^^ bows. Lucinda and Lady Murry crvss, up c, and 
exeunt, c. e. Enter Maggie, r. i. e., crosses in f-ont of hj^^nv^t 
to table, and gather's up bottle and tumblers.) 

Alb. Now, Maggie, if you only wuh a young lady, I would 
take you to the weception to-night. 



14 PHIUP GREY. [act I 

Mag. {pointing at bouquet on Albert's coat) Not on yer 
loife wid thot bouquit! 

Alb. {rises and puts arm around Maggie's neck and hand 
under her chi7i, ptetending to kiss her) Ah, Maggie! {laughs). 

Mag. {screams) Oh, get out wid ye! Get out wid ye! Stop 
chickin' me under the chin! Don't ye know Oi got a sore toot'- 
ache? {jerks away from Albert and exit quickly ivith bottle 
and glasses, r. i. e. Entet Lady Murry, c. e., crosses to c, 
and sits in locking chair.) 

Alb. {crosses to r. i. e., closes door, crosses to c. E., looks into 
next room, glances toward l. i. E., crosses to easy chair, and sits) 
Auntie, I am glad we ah alone, as I desiah a few wo'ds in pwi- 
vate with you. Now, Auntie, who is to be Lady Marion's 
esco't this evening? 

Ly. Mur. Why, Mr. Grey is to accompany her. 

Alb. Well, I think you had bettah look out fo' Mistah 
Gwey; I think he is paying huh a gweat deal of attention. 
{Music.) 

Ly. Mur. Why, Bertie, you astonish me! (iiw/'t'r Marion, 
C. E.) Mr. Grey is a gentleman. 

Marion, {crossing to l. c.) Yes, mother dear, he is a gen- 
tleman, {bows to Albert.) 

Alb. {rises and bozus) Aw I Good evening, ladies, {to 
Marion) Cousin, I shall see you at the weception. (Marion 
and Lady Murry bow to Albert. He crosses, up c, and exit, 
C. E.) 

Marion, {turns to Lady Murry, holds out arms, and smiles) 
Well, mamma, will I do ? {turns around slowly.) 

Ly. Mur. Yes, my darling, your costume is very becoming 
— you look lovely! But, Marion, does your father know who is 
to be your escort this evening? 

Marion. Escort! Why, how strangely you speak, mother 
dear! Surely papa has no objections to Mr. Gi^ey. 

Ly. Mur. Marion, my child, wouldn't you rather have had 
your cousin Albert escort you this evening ? 

Marion. Oh, no., mother! I would not enjoy the reception 
if Mr. Grey were not with me. 

Ly. Mur. {starts) Why, Marion! You shock me! 

Marion. Mother, I thought yovi knew that I love Philip 
Grey, and, mamma dear, he loves me and wants to make me his 



SC. Il] PHII^IP GREY. 15 

wife, and I am sure you will give your consent, {crosses to Lady 

MURRY.) 

IvY. MuR. Why, Marion, you frighten me! Do not mention 
such a thing! Your father wouldn't listen to such a proposal. 
He has higher plans for you, my dear child. Why, he thinks 
there's not a peer in all Europe that is worthy the hand of his 
daughter, 

Marion, {sits on foot stool at Lady Murry's/"^^/, rests head 
iu mother's lap, and sobs) O mother, do not say that! I love 
Philip Grey, and I cannot live without him! Won't you plead 
with father? 

Ly. Mur. Oh, I cannot, my child! Why, I would be afraid 
to mention such a subject to your father. 

Marion, [weeping) Oh, do not say that, dear mother, you 
who have been so kind and indulgent to me all m}^ life! I'm 
sure, if you would plead with father, he would give his consent; 
I know he would listen \.o you. 

Ly. Mur. O Marion, it is utterly impossible! I cannot! 

Marion, {ceases weeping, rises, stands to l. (9/"Lady Murry, 
with haughty determination and anger) Mother, you must! 
{stamps foot) For if he does not give his consent, I shall enter 
a convent and be dead to the world forever ! 

Ly. Mur. {rises, with quivering voice) No! no! Do not say 
that, my darling! I luill plead with your father! {crosses to 
Marion and throws arms about her neck. Music.) 

Marion, {zueeping) O dear mamma! You are so kind and 
good! {embraces Lady Murry.) 

Enter Lord Murry, r. i. e., supported by Abe at his right and 
Footman at his left, followed by Lucinda with large pil- 
low cushion. 

Ly. Mur. (/;/ a stage whisper to Marion) Marion! Here's 
your father! (Lord Murry, Abe, and Footman cj'oss to easy 
chair. Marion crosses, down l. c. Lady Murry i-emains 
standing, left of rocking chair . Lucinda crosses to easy chair. 
Abe and Footman help Lord Murry into same. Lucinda 
places pillow cushion under Lord Murry's /?<?«</. Marion /^ 
zuiping her eyes and faces iv. Enter Maggie, r. i. e. Abe 
crvsses to R. i. E. and exit. Footman cr'osses, up c, and exit, 
c. E.) 



l6 PHILIP GREY. [act I 

Mag. (crosses behind Lord Murky and Lady Murry to L. c. 
— to Marion.) Me lady, the carriage is at the door. (Lucinda 
crosses, up c, and exit, c. k.) 

Ly. Muk. Yes, my daughter, I would not delay. (Maggie 
crosses to i.. i. e. and exit. Marion cwsses to Lady Mukry and 
kisses her.) 

Marion. Good-bye, mamma, {crosses behind table to right of 
Lord Murry and stands before him) Good-bye, papa. 

Ld. MuR. {takes her hand) My! What a bonny lassie! Why 
do you leave the room as soon as your old father enters ? 

Marion. Why, papa; I'm going to the reception to-night 
with Mr. Grey. 

Ld. Mur. Oh, it seems to me that Mr. Gre)^ is taking up a 
great deal of your time. I shall be getting jealous of him. 

Marion. Now, papa; you do not mean that, {smiles.) 

Ld. Mur. Then you do love your poor old father just a 
little ? 

Marion, {smiles) No, not o. little, hniagjeat deal, {throws 
arms around Lord Murry's neck and kisses him.) 

Ld. Mur. {kisses Marion) Well, my daughter, I shall not 
detain you any longer. 

Marion. Well, good-bye, papa. I shall try to be home by 
eleven. 

Ld. Mur. Good-bye, my child. (Marion crosses, up c, and 
exit, c. E.) 

Ly. Mur. {sits in rocking chair.) I am glad you are looking 
so much better to-night, my lord. Does the doctor think that 
you are on the gain ? 

Ld. Mur. Yes, he thinks I am improving; but, my dear, I 
have been thinking seriously about our child, Marion. I would 
so like to see her happily settled in life before I die. 

Ly. Mur. My lord, since you have mentioned the subject, I 
have noticed that Mr. Grey seems very fond of our daughter. 

Ld. Mur. {contemptuously) Yes, the ungrateful villain! Do 
not mention his name in connection with Marion! I hate him! 

Ly. Mur. Why, Lord Murry! I never heard you speak in 
such a manner of any gentleman before! What objections have 
you to Philip Grey as a suitor for the hand of our daughter? 

Ld. Mur. {rises quickly and staggers, very angrily) Silence, 
Lady Murry! Can it be possible that your ladyship looks upon 
his suit with favor? Why, I'm really astonished/ 



SC. Tl] PHILIP GREY. 17 

Ly. Mur, {rises) Stop, my lord, until you hear what I have 
to say. Now, suppose Marion loves Philip Grey. Would you 
break her tender little heart and blight her pure, innocent young 
life just for w^orldly ambition and family pride? Oh, I beg of 
you, my lord, to be lenient wdth our child, for I am sure she 
does love Philip Grey ! 

Ld. Mur. Enough, your ladyship! {sarcastically) I'm not 
fond of dramatic scenes. I would sooner see Marion lying cold 
and dead, than the wife of such a man as Philip Grey! There 
has never been any of our family, for generations back, that 
has made a mesalliance, and I will not have the finger of scorn 

pointed at the daughter of the Earl of Haddington and, 

moreover, I do not think Marion would sloop to such a mar- 
riage. 

Ly. Mur. Lord Murry, Marion will act as her heart dictates, 
ior yotc know she is a Murry; I pray you will deal gently with 
her. {sobs) Do not blight her pure, young life and crush every 
hope in her bosom, for love is a sacred sentiment and cannot be 
bought or sold! Renieviber she is our only child — our little 
Marion! 

Ld. Mur. {staggering, sloivly crosses to right of ce,., and 
pulls back a drapery, sarcastically) Lady Murry, is it not time 
for you to retire? 

Ly. Mur. {crossing quickly, up c, haughtily arid with eyes 
sparkling with indignation) Lord Murry, I will retire with 
pleasure! {crosses before Lord Murry. and szueeps out, c. E. 
He lets the drapery fall, crosses and luith staggering steps to easy 
chair, falling into same.) 

Ld. Mur. This excitement is killing me! {rings table bell. 
Enter A.BU, R. i. K., crosses to Lord Murry and bozas. Lord 
Murry to Abe) Bring in some refreshments. 

Abe. Yes, marser. {bozas, crosses to r. i. e., and exit.) 

Ld. Mur. Oh, if I only had a strong arm and a stout heart 
now, to ward off this impending cloud, that is slowly, but surely, 
creeping, creeping upon nie and about to burst forth in all its 
darkness and fury to hurl me to the grave! {throws up clinched 
hands, with tremulous voice) O, my child, my child! I cannot 
give you rip! {Enter Abe with tray, tumblers, and bottle of 
wine, R. I. E., crosses to Lord Murry, bows, and puts bottle and 
tumblers upon table.) Do not retire until Lady Marion returns. 



18 PHILIP GREY. [act I 

Abe. Yes, marser. (crosses, doiun r. c, aside) Golh^ Ah's 
pow'ful sleepy, {stretches limbs, crosses to r. i. E., and exit.) 

IvD. MUR. [drifiks zvine) Now, I must be firm, and it will all 
pass over like a horrible dream, {looks at his zvatch—nmsic.) 
'Tis near midnight, and Marion promised to be home by eleven. 
Ah, well! 'Tis the way with youth; time flies on golden wings, 
and I cannot reproach my little one, even if she is late. 

Enter Marion, c. e., and crosses quickly to 
Lord Murry. 

Marion. Why, father dear, I did not think that 3^ou would 
sit up and wait for me. 

IvD. Mur. Marion, surely you are not annoyed because your 
old father waited for his good-night kiss? {holds out arms to 
Marion.) 

Marion, {throzvs arms around Lord Murry's neck) Then, 
papa, you do love your daughter! 

Ld. Mur. Yes, my darling; better than any one in the 
whole world; yea, e'en better than life itself! Why there's 
nothing that I would not sacrifice for your happiness — except 
my honor, lassie! 

Marion, {stands erect and eyes Lord INIurry keenly) N'o- 
thing, papa ? 

Ld. Mur. Nothing, my darling! 

Marion. Oh, I am so glad you love me, papa, for now, I 
know you W\\\fo7^give your Maidon! 

Ld. Mur. {looking tip) Forgive yow.'^. 

Marion. Now, papa, suppose I did something without 3'our 
permission, and 'twere to gratify the dearest wish of my heart, 
but were a little afraid to ask you, 

Ld. Mur. Marion, is your old father such an ogre that 
you're afraid to speak to him ? 

Marion. Oh, no! You're the dearest old papa in the world. 
{pats Lord Murry on the face, takes an envelope containitig a 
paper, from bosom, and hands envelope luith paper to Lord 
Murry) Look at this! {Music.) 

Ld. Mur. {receiving envelope with paper, rising, and smiling) 
Ah, what's this — another invitation ? {zvipes his spectacles, puts 
them on, takes paper from envelope, imf olds paper, reads for 
a feiv seconds to himself, and starts, horrified. Marion re- 



SC. it] PHTLTP GTIEY. 19 

mains standing by easy chair, anxiously luaiiiug) What ! 
What! Mar-ried? {throzvs up clinched hands and staggers, 
catching hold of table) Oh! O heavens! {tears paper to shreds 
and hurls them to the floor ^ 

Marion, {rushing toiuard Lord Murry zvith outstretched 
arms and picking up the shreds) O father! What have you 
done! Did you not know 'twas our marriage certificate ? 

Ld. Mur. {veiy angrily) What have jfc'w done! {pointing to 
c. E.) Go! You are no longer a daughter of mine! Never let 
vie see your face again ! Go! 

Marion, {weeps) O papa, papa! You do not know what 
you are say-ing! You must not talk that way to j'our Marion! 

Ld. Mur, Mrs. Grey, do not call me father! I say, ''Go!'' 

Marion, {sobs) O papa! Could you have the heart to drive 
iue from your door? I cannot go away and leave you, papa! 

Ld. Mur. Marion, you have used such infamous deception! 
You would not even ask your poor, old father, who would 
sooner have the cold fingers of Death clutching his feeble old 
heart than harm one hair of your dear, little head! {places hand 
on Marion's head, turns and faces x,., and puts kerchief to 
eyes.) 

Marion, {sobs) ^ut, father! I love Philip Grey! Won't 
you forgive us ? I plead for him as well as for myself! 

Ld. Mur. {faces Marion) I will forgive you under one con- 
sideration — and that is, you must give up Philip Grey! 

Marion, {stamps foot, scornfully and firmlyf) No! Never! 

Ld. Mur. {pointing to c. e.) Then go! {Music.) 

Marion, {zvith quivering voice) Yes; I— will— go {sobs) — 
never, never to return to the old home, where I have been so 
happy! I thought I was loved by all — ''e'en better than life it- 
self" — but I zvas mistaken! Instead of ^ father's love, I have 
one who would blight my life with \\\.'s, fal se , empty pride! Oh, 
yes, I will go azjuay! Twenty-four hours ago, I was a child and 
would have trembled at the thought of going; but, nozu, I am a 
zvoman and a Murry, capable of enduring till the bitter end! 

Ld. Mur. {pointing to c. E.) Go! Go to the zuretch zvho has 
taken you from me! Go to him and see if he will deal as kindly 
with you as /, your old father! (Marion crosses to easy chair 
and holds out hands pleadingly to Lord Murry) Go! I dis- 
ozvn and disinherit you! I never zjuish to see your face again! 



20 PHILIP GREY. [act II 

Marion, [crosses, up c, and turns, facing Lord Murry, 
who crosses, down r. c. Marion sobs) O -papa, /orgive me\ 
For-give rnQl {crosses at i,. of table, doiun c.) I cannot go and 
leave you and dear viani-ma! {clasps hands and faces r.) Oh, 
have I got to go ? Papa, are you quite sure that you wont be 
lonely without your Marion ? Ah, what will you do for your 
good-night kiss f [Jlhisic.) You know how long you waited 
for it to-night! {Enter Lady Murry quickly, c. '^., followed by 
Abe, Lucinda, Sambo, and Maggik, in order.) 

Ld. Mur. {firmly, pointing to c. E., and facing Marion) 
''Go!'' Isay,— "C^/" 

Marion, {spying Lady Murry, screams, throws up arms, 
and falls) O main-ma! 

Ly. Mur. {crosses quickly, doivn c, at i,. of table to Marion, 
and stands at i.. of Marion, throiving up clinched hand — to 
Lord Murry, defiantly) She shall not — go! (Lord Murry 
starts and stares at Lady Murry. Abe crosses to Lord Murry, 
standing back of him a little toiuard the left. Lucinda crosses, 
down I,, c, facing r. Maggie crosses to l. c, facing Lord 
Murry. vSambo crosses to r. c, facing Lord Murry. 
Marion struggles to her knees, holding out arms to Lord 
Murry.) 

Abe. {kneels to Lord Murry, holding out arms to him and 
weeping) Please, niarser, doan drive pooah Missie Marion away, 
fo' all will be da'kness, an' ol' Abe will know no moah sunshine 
when she is gone! 

Ld. Mur. {pointiiig to c. e. — to Marion) Go! 

Marion, {holding out arms to Lord Muijry feebly and in 

great agony) O-h-h! Mer-r-cy! 

Ld. Mur. {pointing to c. E.) Go-o! {Music. Tableau.) 

end of act i. 



ACT II. 

SCENE I. — Morven, a village near a gold mine in the wilds of Aus- 
tralia. Mouniain scenery backing. Exterior of a large log house, 
front view, up C, with movable door. Large sloping mountain 
wing up L. Wood wings and tree stumps up and down R. and a 



SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 21 

fallen log at R. A small log cabin {boxed) down L., with door 
opening at R. and windoxv at back, showing exterior at R., a7td 
whole interior. In cabin, a stnall bed up L., a small cupboard with 
dishes and provisions up R., a small bare table at C, a stool doipn 
L., and oni down R. Outside, a large wooden box down R. C, with 
a stool to left, forked sticks holding a kettle over wood fire at C, and 
70ood 7oings up and doivn L. Time — an elapse of five years ; early 
evening in summer. Music, h'^^ discovered seated on box peeling 
potatoes, Sambo standing by fire pouring ivater from dipper int 
kettle, both singing chorus of " I\[y Old Kentucky Home.'''' 

Sam. {crosses, down c.) Daddie, got dem 'taters mos' peeled.? 

Abe. Yes, but doan 3-011 hurry yo' ol' dad. His fingas ahn't 
as nimble as dey used to be. 

Sam. It's past six now, and it'll be seben b}' de time we get 
our suppah, and INIarser Grey'll be pow'ful mad 'cause de clio's 
aint done. 

Abe. Ah 'spec" so, Hone}-, Ev'ey thing is pow'ful changed 
since Missie Marion got married to Marser Grey. No use 
talkin'; things will nevah seem de same again to ol' Abe. 

Sam. (smiling) Say, daddie, Ah's gwine to set de table out 
on de lawn; it's too hot in de cabin fo' dis yer niggah! Dat's 
what Marser Grey calls me — niggah! {laughing) Heuh! Heuh! 
Heuh! But dar's 6';z<f' consolidation, Ah aint no white niggah! 
{crosses, dozen l. c.) 

Abr. Keahful.dar, Sambo! (Both laughs heartily. Sambo 
whistling, enters cabin, crosses to cupboard, takes a plate, knife, 
and loaf of bread from same, crosses to table, and drags same 
from cabin to l. c, with plate, knife, and bread upon table.) 

Abe. Heah dey is, Honey. (Sambo c7^osses to Abe. Abe 
hands Sambo a pan of peeled potatoes. Sambo carries stool 
from Abe to table, at rii;ht of same, crosses to fire, and puts 
potatoes into kettle. Abe crosses limping to table and stands, 
cutting bread and singing ''Old Black Joe.''' Sambo C7^osses, 
down ly. c, enters cabin, crosses to cupboard, collects dishes and 
provisions. Abe gasping, and staggering to stool, sits, and catches 
breath) Oh! Oh! Dis faint feelin'! Dis pain! If it strikes 
ma haht, it will be de last of ol' Abe. But Ah doan keah much; 
dar's no moa happiness in dis worl'. Since we left ol' INIarser, 
dar's been nuffin but trouble, an' if it warn't fo' pooah, little 



22 PHILIP GKKY. [act II 

Sambo, ol' Abe would be ready to go now. But how kin Ah 
leave dat little, brack pickaninny! {wipes eyes. Exit Sambo 
fi-om cabin, "with dishes and provisions, crosses to Abe, sets the 
tdble, crosses to fire 7.oith fork, takes one potato from kettle, and 
crosses to table.) 

Sam. Heah, daddie, eat yo' suppah. {gives Abe foi'k luith 
potato, pours out a drink for Abe, crosses to fire, and puts 
branches from nearby upon same.) 

Abe. {tastitig of potato) Say, chile, dis 'tater aint done! 
{drinks. Music. Enter Y^Ji^iv, up i^. c, from behind vioun- 
tain wing and crosses at rig Jit of fire to right ^Abe, zvith long 
whip in hand.) 

PhiIvIP. {fiercely to Abe) Say! What time do you propose 
to do the chores? Do you suppose my horse is going to wait 
until eight o'clock for his supper? 

Sam. Well, daddie haint had his suppah yet! 

Philip. Shut up, you little black imp, you! {dashes toward 
Sambo, cracking whip. Sambo luns to left of table.) 

Abe. {aside to Sambo) Hush, Honey! 

Philip, {crosses to table and brings fist down heavily upon 
same. Sambo darts, up L. c. Philip to Abe) It's time enough 
for you to eat after the horse is fed! 

Abe. Well, Marser Grey, ol' Abe aint feelin' very well dis 
evenin'. Ah had a pow'ful pain in dis yer left side o' mine. 
{puts hand to left side. Sambo crosses to right of box.) 

Philip. Oh, pain! What good are you lazy niggers around 
here anyiuay! You don't earn your salt! Get up! Get up! 
{kicks stool from under Abe.) 

Abe. {falls in front of table on his back, screaming) 0-o-h! 
(Sambo runs, dutv?i C, looking anxiously at Abe. Mnsic.) 

Philip, {looking at Ab^) Ah, feigning, eh? {strikes Ab:b: 2aith 
whip) There, take that! {kicJcs Abe) Now, lay there! {crosses to 
right of fire, up L. C., and exit beJiind mountain xving.) 

Sam. {^runs to Abe and screams) Oh, he's killed ma daddie! 
{to rings hands in despair.) 

Abe. {feebly) Call — Missie — Marion! (Sambo rushes, up a., to 
door of log house, knocks quickly upon door, receives no ajiszoer^ opens 
door and enters house!) 

Abe. {rests on elbozv) Oh, it's i-c da'k! — Oh, what is dis cold- 
ness dat is stealin' over me! Is it death? Oh! {falls back, gasps, 



SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 23 

rolls back eyes, and becomes unconscious. Music. Exit SkM'QO from 
log house, follozved by MARION. Sambo runs to Abe ; Marion 
rushes after SambO ; he kneels o?i one knee, holds up Abe'S head, with 
arms around his neck, and f ices doivn stage.) 

Sam. {weeping) O daddic! Daddie! 

Marion, {pours out stimulant at table and kneels at Abe'S side, 
facing down stage, with stimulant in hand) Hush, Sambo! Hush! 
I fear your father is dying! His poor old heart's about worn 
put. This will revive him. 

Sam. Drink dis, daddie. {holds up Abe's head. Marion 
places stimulant to Abe'S lips. He drinks, revives, moves slightly, takes 
a long breath, and moans. Music. ) 

Marion. He's reviving! Abe, do you know me? 

Abe. Yes, Missie Marion, poo' ol' Abe's time has come at 
last. (Sambo TCtr/i-.) 

Marion. Oh, do not say that! Live, live — for Sa?nbds sake! 

Abe. Ah wish Ah could, Missie Marion; but dat's what trou- 
bles Abe. Ah kin see de angel of death hovering over me; but 
how kin Ah die and leave dis yer chile all alonel {weeps and 
smooths Sambo's hair. Sambo sobs and rests head on Abe'S breast.) 

Marion. Abe, you must not die! Sambo needs you, and yozir 
Missie needs you! Oh, what has caused this? Who has done 
this ? 

Sam. {shouts fiercely) Marser Grey did it! He struck ma dad- 
die! 

Abe. {holds up hand) Oh, hush, Sambo! 

Marion, {starts horrified, and puts hand to breast) Speak, Abe! 

Abe. Well, Missie Marion, Marser Grey did do it! But Ah 
doan la}^ it up ag'in 'im, fo' poo' ol' Abe is no mo' use in dis 
worl'. Tell Marser Grey Ah fo'give 'im an' dat Ah'm ready 
an' willin' to go— to meet ma Saviah in Heaven. Tell him dat 
dar's just one favah dat ol' Abe would ask, an' dat is, dat he 
will always be kind to little Sambo. 

Marion. Poor old Abe, do not worry about that, for I will 
take care of vSambo and cheer him when's he's lonely, {takes 
Abe's hand.) 

Abe. Thankee, Missie Marion, an' may God bless you fo' 
comfo'tin' ol' Abe in his last houah! {g(tsps) Now ol' Abe kin 
die in peace! 

Sam. O daddie, daddie! Doan say dat! {sobs. Music.) 



24 PHILIP GREY. [act II 

Abe. Good-bye, Sambo! Yo' ol' daddie has got to leave yo' 
now. Be a good little boy, an' you will meet daddie in Heaven! 
{i^-asps) Always obey Missie Marion, fo' she will be yo' g'ah- 
dian angel, when daddie's gone! {gasps) Good-bye, Missie 
Marion, an' Heaven protect yo'! May de good Lawd so will it, 
dat we may meet again in Heaven! [gasps.) 

Sam. O daddie, doan die an' leave poo' little Sambo! 

Abe. Sambo! — Sam-bo! — I — (gasps, rolls back eyes, and dies.) 

Sam. {screa7ns\ O daddie, daddie! Speak to Sambo! {holds up 
Abe's head and sobs. MARION kneels in attitude of prayer. Music. 
Tableau!) 

SCENE n. — 77/,? same village. Interior of a post-office. A parti- 
tioned room right upper corner of stage, door at side, delivejy win- 
doiu at C. ofjront, and mail boxes R. and L. of window. An open 
windo7v %vith iron bars C. in flat. A door L. c. in fat and tele- 
phone to L. Large table down L. Lighted bracket lamp at left of 
same. Time — a suniDier night, one year later. Music. 

Enter Phil,IP, ly. C. E., crosses to delivery windo7v, and knocks. 
Postmaster appears at same. 

Philip. Any mail for Philip Grey? 

P.M. {disappears behind windo7v for a few seconds and returns) 
No, Mr. Grey, nothing so far. 

Philip. Has the foreign mail arrived? 

P. M. No, sir, but it is just due. 

PHII.IP. Well, I'll wait. 

P. M. Were you expecting some foreign mail? 

PhiIvIP. Yes; I have written to New York for a position in a 
large mercantile business, and I expect an answer soon. 

P. M. Why, is that so! 

Philip, {impatiently) Yes! 

P. M. Getting tired of Australia ? 

Philip, {impatiently) Yes; when a man loses every dollar he 
has in the world, it's enough to turn him against any bloomin' 
country! {crosses to table, takes a Jteiuspaper from coat pocket, sits upon 
edge of table, unfolds newspaper, and reads to himself. Enter LETTER- 
CarriER, Iv. C. E., with large mail sack containing mail, crosses, up 
C. , and puts dozvn mail sack. Exit POSTMASTER from partitioned 
room, crosses, up C, to L/ETTER-CarrieR.) 



SC. Tl] PllirjP GKKY. 25 

p. M. {to Letter-Carrikr) Ah! You have arrived. 

L. C. Yes! And didn't I have a hard drive! I was so afraid 
the storm would overtake me. I believe we're going to have a 
terrible night, {crosses, up l. c, cDid exit, i,. c. E. Postmaster 
crosses to table, and empties mail sack upon same. Philip rises, 
crosses, down l. c, and ivatches Postmaster, who is assorting 
m,ail. Enter Helen, l. c. k., crosses to table.) 

H. {to Postmaster) Any mail for Helen Ross? 

P. M. I'll see. {looks over -mail on table , finding a letter and 
paper for Helen.) The Osborne House? 

H. Yes. (Philip standing docvn l., reads news.) 

P. M. Here's a letter and a paper, {hands same to Helen.) 

H. Thank you. \ looks at her mail) Now, will you please 
tell me if there is a public conveyance running between here 
and the mines? as there is a party of us stopping at the Osborne 
House, and we wish to see all the points of interest before leav- 
ing the village. 

P. M. Why, no, miss; it's such a short distance from here 
that one could walk it in five or ten minutes. 

H. Indeed? I presume they employ a great many people in 
the mines. 

P. M. Yes, miss, and a dissatisfied lot they are. You see 
they're so poorly paid, and I am told that among them are some 
very desperate characters. 

H. Oh, can it be possible! 

P. M. And do you know? there was a time when, they'd 
murder a man for a sovereign. 

H. Oh, dear me! Then they are indeed dangerous. Now, 
I am quite sure it will not be safe to take this valise with me, 
for it contains a large sum of money and my jewels. 

P. M. No, I should say not! 

H. Well, can I prevail on your kindness and leave this in 
your care until I return ? for I am sure it would be safer with 
you than at the hotel. 

P. M. Most assuredly. (Philip pretends to read, listens to 
Helen, watches her sharply, and pulls hat down over his face. 
Helen takes off a glove and removes diamond ring from fin- 
ger.) 

H. And I have also this valuable diamond ring, which I 
once lost through carelessness, and though it is slightly dam- 



26 PHILIP GKKY. [act II 

aged, I prize it very highly, {puts ring into valise) Now, you're 
quite sure it will be safe here? 

P. M. Certainly. (Helen hands valise to Postmaster, who 
crosses to delivery zuindow and places valise just inside of same.) 

H. Now, can you tell me the most direct route to the mines ? 

P. M. Yes, and since I have some business to attend to up 
in that direction, I shall accompany you so far if you desire it. 

H. Thank you, you are very kind. (Postmaster enters 
partitioned room, closes delivery window, exit from partition, 
locks door of same, and crosses, doivn l. c, spying Philip and 
starting.) 

P. M. Oh! Mr. Grey, I forgot that you were waiting. 
{^crosses to r. of table and looks over mail) Well, there's 
nothing for you. (Philip looks dozvncast, glances sharply at par- 
titioned room, crosses quickly, up l. c, and exit L. c. E., leav- 
ing door open. Helen crosses to l. c. e. and stands in door- 
way. Postmaster blows out light. A flash of lightning.) 
We'd better make haste or the storm will overtake us! {crosses, 
tip L. c. A peal of thunder. Exeunt Helen and Postmaster, 
L. c. E. He closes and locks door. Music. Another flash. 
Louder thunder. More Lightning. Ten^ific thunder. A flash, 
showing Philip at window. Thunder again, with Philip fil- 
ing window bars with dark lantern in hand. Noise of filing, 
light of lantern at windoiv, and continuous lightning and thu?i- 
der. Philip removes thr^ee bars from window. ) 

Philip, {puts head inside, looks about him, and puts in one 
foot.) The coast is clear! {N'oise of zuind and rain. Philip 
entei's through window, looks about him, pauses, puts one hand 
to head, and stretches out other one. ) Oh, what evil spirit has 
tempted me to do this ? But crime and poverty must go hand 
in hand. {Lightning . Philip crosses to delivery zvindow, raises 
file to smash same, and starts backward, holding up shaking 
hands.) O God, I cannot! Have I indeed sunken so low? 
But what shall I do? {sobs) vStand by and see my wife and little 
one starving, when I am powerless to help them? No, 7io, I 
cannot! {Music. Sambo appeai s at zviuaozv.) The gold! 
{smashes glass of delivery zvindozv zuithfile) The gold! {takes 
out valise through delivery zvindozv, tries to open valise but 
fails, crosses to c, puts lantern dozvn, kneels on one knee, tries 
to force open valise zvith file ivithout success, produces knife 



SC. Il] THILIP GKKY. 27 

from pocket, cuts open valise, takes out a large purse, opens 
same, bidngs forth a large roll of banknotes and a great deal of 
gold coin from purse, puts money into pocket, throios purse 
down, and takes jeiuel-box from valise) This must be the jew- 
els! {lifts lid of box, displays jewels, and takes up necklace of 
rubies) Rubies! {takes up necklace of diamonds) Diamonds! 
{closes lid, rises, puts box with jewels into pocket, and searches 
for diamond ring in valise. 'Music.) I shall flee to the utter- 
most parts of the earth, and when once safely away from this 
accursed, grinding poverty and on the bosom of the broad 
Pacific, the once time-honored name of Philip Grey sliall be 
known to the world no more and shall die branded zuithfelojiy! 
{takes diamond ring from valise a?id throws down the latter. 
Sambo disappears. ) Then let the dead past bury its dead, and 
with Philip Grey, the only obstacle, removed, Lord Murry will 
gladly welcome his daughter home, and ere many days, the old 
walls of Haddington Castle will ring with the laughter of my 
little one! {smiles and pauses— sadly) And I— shall— be— for- 
got — ten! {bows head in sorrow, pauses, and sobs, thronnng up 
clinched hands) O God! How can I tear her image from my 
heart! ( pauses, picks up lantern, holds ring to light, and hears 
noise of footsteps outside) Hark ! Footsteps approaching ! 
{Music. Philip puts ring into pocket, closes slide of lan- 
ter7i, and rushes to window. Noise of Postmaster unlockitig 
door. Philip begins to climb through windozv, just as the 
Postmaster opens door. Enter the Postmaster, l. c. v.., fol- 
lowed by Helen.) 

P. M. {to Helen) Why, I'm sure that I heard voices! 
{Vnihiv drops file) Who's there? {pauses, strikes match ivith 
left hand, takes revolver from pocket with right, and shoots at 
Philip, missing his aim, just as Philip escapes through win- 
dow.) 

H. {screams) Help! Help! Mur-der! 

P. M. {takes matches and a large old-fashioned revolver from 
pocket and hands them to Helen) Quick! Be brave! Protect 
yourself! Telephone for help, and I will run him down! {Flash 
of lightning as Postmaster flourishes revolver in open door- 
way, L. c. E., and exit, closing door. Three shots outside fol- 
lowed by thunder.) 

H. {with a piercing scream) 0-oh! {puts hands to ears. 



28 PHILIP GiiEY. [act II 

stands motionless for a feic seconds, s'rikes inatch, looks all around 
her, spies lamp, strikes another match, crosses slowly and cautiously 
toward lamp, strikes another, lights lamp, looks about her, spies 
telephone and crosses icith revolver in J and to telephone — loith trem- 
bling hands and quivering voice) How — I — trem — ble! {puts 
mouth and ear to telephone) Halloo! — Give me the police station! 
— Halloo! — There's been a robbery at the post-office, and I am 
here all alone! Send up help immediately! {Music. Sambo 
appears at icindoic, looks at Hklen, rolls hus eyes, coughs, and dis- 
appears. Hni^KN starts— softly) Hark! What was that! (;?.9M2^s 
to partitioned room) Some one ^'// there! {ams revolver at parti- 
tion—softly) I must be brave! {Enter Postmastkr quickly, 
X,. C. E. Helen softly) I'm so glad you've come, for I'm sure 
there is some one in there! {points to partitioned room. Music ) 

P. M. {softly) Are you sure? (crossrs, up c.) 

H. I heard a noif<ef {crosses, up l. C.) 

P. M. {raises hand— softly) Stay there, and I'll see! {crosses 
cautiously to c. a?id stumbles over vtdise) What's this! {jncks up 
valise and holds it up) You're robbed! 

H. {starts) Robbed/ {lifts hands in disniaij) Now, what shall 
I do? 

P. M. {hands valine to Helen) Here! {crosses cutionsly to 
door of partitioned room, noiselessly unlocks door, quickly swings 
open same, and steps into dooncay icith aimed revolver) There is 
no one here! {pauses and looks into room.) 

H. Oh, I'm so thankful! (Postmaster enters 2^artitioned 
room. Helen searches valise, spies jmr^e upon floor, picks uj) same, 
and searches it) They've taken everything! I would not have 
lost that ring for b. fortune! {Exit Postmaster from partition. ) 
Ever3'thing is gone! {shakes head slowly. Music.) 

P. M. It's quite evident that they were after yonr valuables, 
for the mail has not been disturbed, {hears knock, cross's to 
L. c. E., and opens door. Enter Sheriff Mahoney and Smith, 
policeman, l. C. E.) 

Sheriff. (^<> Postmaster) There's been a robbery ? What 
is this woman doing here ? 

P. M. {crosses, up r. c.) This lady has been robbed of a large 
amount of money and some jewels. (Sheriff crosses to l. c. 
Policeman crosses, up c. Postmaster cross<s to r. c.) 

Sh. Quick, lady, describe your jewels, and be as brief as 
possible! {jmMuces j^encil and snudl notebook from pocket.) 



SC. Ill] PHILIP GREY. 29 

H. {dictatiiig as Sheriff writes) There was a jewel-box con- 
taining a necklace of diamonds, a necklace of rubies, a string 
of pearls, a very valuable diamond ring marked with the ini- 
tials, " H. R.", and a purse full of bank notes and gold coin. 
That was all. (Policeman crosses, up r. c. Helen crosses, 
doicn r. c.) 

Sh. Well, I should say it w<is enough, {crosses down L,. c.) 
How came you to leave your valuables here? Did anyone ad- 
vise you to do so? (Postmaster crosses to c. Policeman 
crosses to r.) 

H. Why, no; but the postmaster said they would be safe 
here. 

Sh. {to Postmaster, with a saratsiic smile) And you took 
such valuable property into your aire! Was there anyone else 
here, when this lady left her property? (crosses to l. c.) 

P. M. Why, no; none that I can remember, {crosses, down c.) 

H. lliere certninly icas! (Postmaster starts. Policeman 
crosses to c.) 

Sh. Ah hal {All look at IlEL,nN. Sheriff to Helen) De- 
scribe him to me! (Helen crosses to r. c.) 

H. Well, let me think. {jJauses and meditates) 

P. M. {quickly aside) Can it be possible that it was that poor, 
unfortunate wretch! I thought him the soul of honor! I shall 
not betray him ! 

H. {to Sheriff) He was a very dark-complexioned man and 
poorly dressed. 

Sh. {crosses, down l. c. — to Postmaster) How is this! {takes 
a step toicard Postmaster, ^clith uplifted hand.) 

P. M. Let me think, (ponders with hand to hrow) Oh, yes! 
There teas a man! (Helen crosses, down r. c.) 

Sh. His name! 

F. M. {((Side) 1 must speak I (hesitates.) 

Sh. Come, come! Do you shield him? His name was ? 

P. M. (faces down stage and Jiolds up clinched hands) Phil-ip 
Grey! {Music. Tableau.) 

SCENE III. — The same village. Interior of Philip Grey's home, 
poorly furnished A door c. in flat. A icindotc r. c. in flat. 
A door R. u. E. A cupboard containing dishes and provisions 
up l. , with chair to r. A small stove l. , loith fire, tea-kettle. 



30 PHILIP GREY. [act II 

teapot, and frying-pan. A smull lounge down l. A chair doion 
R A stand doioii r. c, toith lighted lamp, chair to r. A 
table down l c, icilh ragged table cloth, chairs to r , l., and 
back. A child's rocking chair to front of table An axe resting 
agaiw^t wall at r. Small lighted lamp upon table. A small look- 
ing-glass hanging above chair down r. Time — the same night. 
Music. Marion di'-comred at r. of table, placing dishes upon 
same, Eva seated in child's chair, playing with doll, both sing- 
ing chorus of ' ' My Old Kentucky Home. " 

Enter Sambo, c. e., during song, crosses to c, and joins in. 

Sam. How dat song 'minds me of ma pooah ol' dad! (takes 
off coat and hat, hangs hat upon chair down r., crof<ses, np i,. c, 
draws chair at r. of cupboard to front of stove, hangs coat on back 
of chair up to fire, crosses, ddcn c, sits upon floor and unbuttons 
shoes) Say, Eva. Ah got ma feet pow'ful wet; do yo' know 
whar dey's a pair o' ol' socks Ah kin put on ? {takes off^ shoes). 

Eva, {playing unth doll) I'll ask mamma in just one minute. 

Sam. No, Honey, d<>nt! She hab trouble enough! {rises, 
crosses to r. u. e., and exit.) 

Marion, {crosses to c. E., 02)ens door, and looks out. A flash of 
lightning. She sla^ns the door. Enter Sambo, r. u. e., with pair 
of worn white sock<, red yarn, and needle.) Oh, what a night! I 
do wish Philip would come to his supper! (Marion crosses to 
cupboard and gathers provisions. ) 

Sam. {crossing, down c.) Say, Missie, he'll be heah soon, fo' 
Ah saw him comin' up de road, {tries to pull a stocking off" but 
fails. ) 

Marion, {crossing to table with provisions and glancing toioard 
Sambo) Did you? {Thunder. S^mbo jerking off^ stocking, 
tumbles over. Eva loughs. Marion arranges p/rovisions — aside) 
Poor Philip's such a changed man; he doesn't seem to have any 
strength of character whatever! Since we came to Australia, 
we've seen nothing but misfortune, and he seems perfectly dis- 
couraged after losing what little money he had, by investing in 
the gold mines. Oh, it makes my heart ache to see him so 
downcast, but it seems that fate is against us. (Sambo jerking 
off^ other stocking, tumbles over. Eva laughs. Lightning. Music. 
Enter Philip, c. e., wearing rubber coat and an old soft hat, and 
carrying a dark lantern, which he is trying to conceal.) O Philip, 



so. Ill] PHILIP GREY. 31 

I'm SO glad you've come, for supper is all ready. (PHII.IP 
crosses to r. u. e., aud exit. 'Thunder. A few seconds later lie 
enters, r. u. e., icithout coat, loith newspaper in hand and hat on, 
crosses to chair, down r., hangs hat upon same, crosses to chair at r. 
of stand, sits' iipon chair, and reads news to himself. Marion 
crosses to r. c, crosses quietly and playfully doion behind Philip, 
and smiling, puts her hands over his eyes. Sambo hangs stockings 
upon chair at stove and returns, down c.) 

Philip, (starts and rises qiiickly with excitement — nervously) O 
Marion! Go away, and stop your nonsense! You seem very 
light-hearted over our misfortune! I'm utterly discouraged! {sits 
upon same chair) Oh, sometimes I wish I were a thousand 
miles away! 

Marion. Ah. Philip; do not say that; think of your wife 
and little one. Bo not be so unkind to me, for Hove you — {about 
to put (frins around Philip's neck Sambo darns socks.) 

Philip. Enough of this, Marion! {pushes her arms atcay) 
You annoy me! (Lightni)ig.) 

Marion, {crosses behind Philip ^c r. C ) Philip Grey! I can 
remember the time when you would not have repulsed me in 
this manner. {Music. Marion iceej)S silently with kerchief to 
eyes, tdkes a long breath, and ceases iveeping — aside) O Heaven, 
help me and give me strength! {crosses 10 r. of table and sings, 
lohile dishing out provisions. Thunder. During song, Philip 
rests head and arms upon table and sobs.) 

BvA. {to Philip, during song, crossing to him and putting arms 
around his neck) Don't cry, papa! Ah, don't cry, papa! 

Marion, {sjyie^ Philip iveeping, crosses to him, and puts her 
arms upon his shoulders) Ah, cheer up, Philip, and come to sup- 
per, {erases to stove, jncks up tea-pot, crosses to back of table, and 
pours out tea for herself and Eva. ) 

Eva. {takes Philip by tlie hand) Do come, papa! Come for 
Eva. 

Philip, {rises, crosses ivith Eva to table, and sits upon chair at 
R. of table. Eva sits upon chair at l. of table ) Marion, just 
give me a cup of tea, but I want it quite strong, for I feel very 
nervous to-night. (Marion sits upon chair at back of fable, jjours 
out tea for Philip, and jmts tea-p)ot upon a dish on table. Philip 
2yuts 7nilk a-d sugar into his tea. Marion does likewise for herself 
and Eva. Philip stirs his tea ) 



32 PHILIP GREY. [act II 

Sam. {ceases darmmj socks) Marser Grey, kin Ah liab iiia sup- 
pah now? 

Philip, {with contempt) No! Your place is to wait until 
you're told to come to the table! (drinks tea. Marion tiiid Eva 
stir and drink their tea.) 

Sam. {res >nnes darning socks — aside) Golly! Ah' s so hung -ry\ 
Ah haint had nuffin to eat since mawnin'! When ma pooah ol' 
dad died, dey promised to be good to me, but instead o' dat. Ah 
gets kicked 'round hea' like a dog! If Marser Grey isn't 
mighty keahful, Ah'll squeal on him! Ah saw him when he 
stole dat di'ming ring! 

Philip. Marion, I am f<o tired of this life! {risrs) I some- 
times look upon you and wonder if it can be the same proud, 
haughty Lady Marion of six years ago. {crosses, doicn c, to l. of 
Sambo, and turns to Marion) Look at the condition you are in 
—and our little one! Why, you're both in rags, with scarcely 
enough nourishment to keep bod}' and soul together! {crosses 
to c. and returning) When I first beheld you, your beauty and 
wealth beiDitched me, and I madly loved you! — {standing -hack of 
Sambo, doicn c, and facing Marion) And in return, you gave 
me your heart, which I, w retell tliat I am, have torn and tram- 
pled upon — enough to make you curse me! {swings clinched hand 
and crosses, down r. c.) 

Marion, {smiles, crossing to l. of Philip ) Why, dear husband, 
I do not mind this garb, {puts hand upon his arm and looks into 
his face) I admit that it's something quite novel to me; but 
then, you know, there's no society here. Why, little Eva and 
I are as happy as the day is long, {glances toward Eva) Aren't 
we, Eva? 

Eva. {rising and crossing to l. of Marion) Yes, mamma dear. 
{puts arm around Marion's icaist, looks up to her, and smiles.) 

Philip, {crosses to c. Marion and Eva cross to l. c. Philip 
tuims to Marion) Ah, little woman; you are trying to keep up 
a brave heart; but you cannot deceive Philip Grey. You'd be 
far happier icitliout me! {Music.) 

Marion. Happier without yci?/ .? Then you question — my — 
love? {quickly) Did I not leave my dear old home and sever 
every tender tie and memory ? — and still you iconder if this can 
be the same Lady Marion! 'Twas the power of {puts hand to 
heart) this deep, tranquil lore that calmed and subdued the 



SC. Ill] PHILIP GREY. 33 

haught}' pride and arrogance of my heart, when I vowed before 
God to be your loviiu/ wife, — and that vow is registered in Heaven! 
Why, Philip; deprive our little song-birds of the sunlight, and 
we shall have no more sweet music. And so, dear husband, de- 
prive me of your love, and I should indeed di-ie! {sobs ) 

Eva. {imts arms around Marion's waist) Ah, don't mamma! 

Philip, {crosses, down c. — aside) The time draws nigh! I 
must not miss that midnight boat! {spies Marion wei-ping and 
crosses to c.) Hush, my wife! Every word that you utter pierces 
me to the heart! and makes me feel like a guilty coward for 
estranging you from your deal' ones ! If I acted the part of a 
man, I should restore you to your old home and break this tie 
that binds us! [Music. Philip crosses, down c.) 

Marion, Philip Grey! You. cannot! 'Tis beyond your 
power! " What God hath joined together, let no man put asun- 
der!" {I I ears loud knocking) Who can it be at this hour of the 
night! {crosses towa>d c. E. Muse. Sheriff Mahoney quickly 
opens door, c. E. Enter quickly Sheriff and Smith, policeman, 
C. E. Lightning.) 

Sh. {raising clinched hand) Just in time! (Sheriff and 
Policeman rush to Philip and seize him by the arms. Philip is 
facing down stage ) We arrest you, Philip Grey, in the name of 
the law! (Sambo rises; he and Eva run behind Marion.) 

Philip, {trying to jerk aicay but in vain) Hands off, villians ! 
There's some mistake here! {Thunder.) 

Sh. No, there's no mistake! {jouts hand-cuffs upon Philip's 
icrists.) 

Philip. What is the c/^rn-^e.^ 

Sh. The stealing of a large sum of money and a box of 
jewels from the post-ofi5ce! {Music.) 

Marion. O Philip, how dare they accuse you of such a 
crime! I know you are innocent! My heart tells me you would 
not commit such a sin and cast such a stigma upon your good 
name. 

Philip. But, Marion; sometimes the evidence points so 
strongly against the innocent that they have to suffer for the 
guilty! Now you must promise me, that if the worst comes to 
the worst, you will go home to your parents! {Music.) 

Sh, {to Philip) Come, make haste! 

Marion. Tes, go with them, Philip, and prove your inno- 



34 PHILIP GREY. [act II 

cence! And remember, dear husband, no matter inluit happens, 
that you have a wife, — who will work and pray for the vindica- 
tion of your honor and love you through eternity! {Ligldning . ) 

Sh. I am sorry for you, my poor lady, but we must do our 
duty, {to Philip) Come, my man! fSHERiFF nnd Poi^iceman 
cross with Philip, up c, followed quickly by Marion. ) 

Philip, (to Sheriff) Can I not have my coat? {Thunder.) 

Sh. Why, j^es! Where is your coat? 

Philip. In my bedroom. 

Marion, {to Sheriff) O sir, how can he put it on with his 
hands bound ? (Sheriff removes hundciiffsfrom Philip's wrists. ) 

Philip, /will get it! {Music. TAghtuing.) 

Sh. {wds to Policeman) vSchmidt, go with him. (Philip 
crosses to r. lt. e., closely followed by Policeman. Philip opens 
dom\ steps into doorway, strikes Policeman ujvm the nose, knock- 
ing him down, and slams door just as Sheriff shoots at P:^ilip, 
missing his aim Thunder. Hv a and Marion scream. Sheriff 
rushes to r. u. e., tries to open door, but finds it locked. Sambo and 
Eva ru7i behind stow and hide. Policeman rises quickly. Sher- 
iff to Policeman) The door is locked! He's escaping! 
Quick, guard the window! {seizes axe. ) 

Policeman. {rnsJiing, vp c.) Ach Himmel! Ach llimmel! 
Mein Schnutt is gebrochen! {Kvit c. e.) 

Marion, {rushes to Sheriff and kneels to him as Ite is about to 
smash door, r. u. e., with axe) Oh, for God's sake, don't kill 
him! {Sh^-ripf smasJies door and exit, R.v.n. Music. Marion 
rises and looks in at doorimy. Sambo comes from behind stove, 
runs, doicn R.,puts on hat, runs to stove. p)uts on coat, and exit 
quickly, up c. Two shots, loud mices, and a crash.) Oh, oh, oh! 
Thank Heaven, he's escaped! {Enter Sheriff, r, u. E.) 

Sh. {rushing, up c.) He's escaped ! {Exit quickly, c. E. 
Lightning. Marion rushes to c. E., opens door, and stands in 
doorway. Three shots. Marion wrings hands. Thunder. Music.) 

Marion, {calling) Phil! Phil! Where are you? (stagger- 
ing to c.) Oh, they've killed— {fainting and falling prostrate) him! 
(Eva runs from behind stove to Marion. Lightning. Terrific 
thunder. ) 

Eva. {wee])ing) O my {thrones herself down beside Marion, 
putting (trms around mother's neck) poor, poor mamma! {Music. 
Tableau. ) 

END OF ACT II. 



SC l] PHILIP GKKY. 35 

ACT III. 

SCENE I. — New York City. Interior of a hotel near the docks. 
A door c. in fiat. Doors r. and l. Windows r. c. and 
L, c. in fiat. Bar set diagojially up r. c, with stool at back. 
Chairs r. and \.. of c. E. Table with chairs n. and i^., up 
L. c. Table down r., with chairs i.., front and back. Table 
with table bell, down i.. c, with chairs R. l., and back. A 
chair between l. e. and table up l. c. A large writing desk 
down L. A large, fancy mirror, with ornaments, back of 
bar. Cigars, bottles of seltzer and liquor, tozvels, trays, 
drinking glasses, a dinner bell, dishes with crackers, salad, 
and pretzels — at bar. Writing paper, pens, penholders, and 
ink at desk. A large stool to r. of desk. Room lighted. 
Time — six rnonths later; early evening in summer. Music. 
Mike discovered standing at front of bar, Isaac behind 
bar, pouring liquor into glass for Mike. 

Mke. {picks up glass zuith liquor and holds it out to Isaac) 
Ah, give us a litthle drop more! Sure, thot is not a thimble 
full! 

Is. {shaking head) Oh, no! Oh, no! 

Mke. Ah, it's no wondher the hotil-kapers are so rich! 
They'd chate a mon out o' his oye-tathe! Thot is, if he is not 
var}^ sharp. {Enter Jack, c. e., unperceived by Mike, and 
rushes noiselessly up behind him.) And Hivin bliss me, Oi'm 
not very shmart mesilf! but moy ould woman, Biddy, — {raises 
glass with liquor) ah, she's the vary divil ! {about to drink. 
]a.q.^ pulls glass out of Mike's hand and 7'aises glass to his own 
lips. Mike tiuiis quickly around, facing Jack.) Here, here, 
mon ! 

JK. {laughing heartily) Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! {puts 
glass upon bar. ) 

Mke. {recognizes Jack) Well, by George ! If this aint our 
Jack! {holds out hand) Put it there! {They shake hands) Whin 
the divil did ye get back ? 

Jk. {laughing) Ha! Ha! Ha! Why, we've been here about 
a week ! 

Mke. Sure, ye're makin' quoite a shtay this toime. Come 
and have a dhrink wid me. 



36 PHILIP GKEY. [act III 

Jk, No, thanks, Mike. I've got to keep a level head on me 
now, /'/// playing the detective. 

Mke. Whoy, what do ye niaen? 

Jk. Why, we're looking for the Captain's daughter. 

Mke. Da'ghter ! 

Jk. Why, yes; didn't you know that the Captain's daughter 
was kidnapped about a year ago? 

Mke. Be gorry! Ye don't till nie so! And ha^^e ye got any 
thraces of the villyans? 

Jk, Not — a — trace ! Come, come; drink up your boose and 
give us a step on the light, fantastic toe! {dances a few steps of 
Sailor's Hornpipe. ) 

Mke. Hould on! {drinking liquor from o-lass) Hould on! 
I'll be wid ye in wahn minuet ! 

Jk. {ceases dancing and slaps Mike npon back— laughingly) 
Say, Mikey, old boy; do you remember the time, when /used 
to whistle ioT yoji, to dance and you used to whistle for me to 
dance?— Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Those were happy times! 

Mke. Haw! Haw! Haw! Ah, go on wid ye! {taps Jack 
upon shoulder) Do Oi remimber? vSure, Jack, me b'y, thofs 
the wahn little graen shpot in me hairt; Oi'll niver forgit thim 
jolly good toimes we had on the "Isabel "! But do ye know? 
thot was before Oi was married ! 

Jk. {shoves U1Y.1S. by the shoulder) Married! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
Ha! {laughs heartily— leans over to ^l\-Kn) Srt-j/, Moikey! Let 
me phishper in your ear. How many have ye? {shakes with 
laughter) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Mke. {angrily) Dang it, mon! How the divil kin ye ax 
me thot, whin Oi'll only be married six wakes nixt Chuesday ? 

jK. {laughing) Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Mke. {angrily) Haw! Haw! Haw! Ye think your hoity 
toity ! But ye couldn't do ahny betther yersilf ! 

jK. {shaking with taught e?-) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! {seizes 
Mike's hand and shakes it heartily, jerking Mike about) Mr. 
Hoolaha n ! I congratulate yo u !. 

Mke. Thot sounds a dang soite betther! (Jack whistles an 
Irish jig and claps hands to beat time, luhile Mike crosses to c. 
and dance s^^ 

Jk. {at e7id of dance) Mike, you're a beaut'! {darting, up c, 
and waving cap) I'll see you later! {skips out, c. E.) 



so. l] PHILIP GREY. 37 

Mke. {glancing toward c. E., aside) There's wahn good b'y. 
{crosses to front of bar — to Isaac) Give me a bottle av siltzer, 
fur Oi'm vary warrum. (Mike gives Isaac money. Isaac 
gives Mike a bottle of seltzer. Mike takes drinking glass from 
bar, is about to pour out seltzer, hears a shrill scream from 
without, starts, pressing dozun lever of bottle, and accidentally 
squirts seltzer into his own face. Music. ^«^^r Gretchen, 
c. E., with cane aiid tin cup in hand, pulling Nita along by the 
wrist, who has a banjo strung over her shoulder. Mike luipes 
face. ) 

G. Come along here! {crosses toivard up c, pulling NiTA 
along, who tries to jerk away, but Gretchen holds her tightly 
by the wrist and pulls her along, up r. c.) Come, now, sing for 
the gentlemen! 

N. I won't sing any more for you! 

G. {raising cane) .You wont? Do you suppose I'm going to 
support you in your idleness, you lazy hussy ? Sing ! 

N. {raises clinched hand) No! Not if you /&z7/ me ! (Mike 
wipes his clothes.) 

G. So that's the way you repay your old mother! I'll learn 
you! {seizes Nita by hair and strikes her luith ca)ie. Nita 
screams. Music. Enter Kenneth quickly, c. E. Gretchen 
strikes ^iT^ A again. Nita screams. Kenneth rushes, «/> r. c, 
and wrenches cane from Gretchen's hand, just as she is about 
to strike Nita again. He shoves Gretchen yrcm Nita, steps 
between them, breaks the cane in two, and hurls it from him. 
Nita kneels to Kenneth.) 

N. {to Kenneth) Oh, save me, save me I 

K. (/c Gretchen) How -a^ar*? you strike this child ! (Nita 
seizes Kenneth's hand.) 

G. {to Kennf£Th) She's my daughter, and she must come 
with me ! 

N. {to Kenneth) O sir, do not believe her! She is telling a 
falsehood! {to Gretchen, rising) I am 7iot your daughter, 
and I will not go with you! You are a wicked old woman, and 
I would rather beg from door to door than go back to your ter- 
7'ible den ! 

K. [to Nita) Where does she want you to go ? 

N. To the Bowery ! 

K. {whistles) Ah ha, Mother Gretchen! This is some m,ore 



38 PHILIP GIIEY. [act III 

of your work! You're playing a dangerous game! Be off with 
you this instant! (Gketchkn crosses, up c. Nita lets go of 
Kenneth's hand.) 

G. {aside, looking toward Nita and shaking fist at her) I'll 
get even with you, my lady ! {Exit, c. E.) 

N. (to Kenneth, crying) How I wish I could find my papa! 

K. Well, never mind, my little girl; don't cry. We'll see 
what we can do for you. Isaac, give this young lady some sup- 
per and a room and take good care of her until I return. 

Is. I vill, I vill. 

N. {to Kenneth, taking his hand) Oh, thank you, thank 
you, sir ! I shall never forget your kindness, and some day 
little Nita Marchatti may be able to do something for you. 

K. Never mind that, my little sweetheart, {crosses, up c. — 
aside) I think I know where this den of cut-throats is, and I 
shall ferret it out myself! {Exit, c. E. Isaac crosses to Nita. ) 

Is. {to Nita) Come, my poor leedle garil; I vill show you to 
your room. Vhen I ring de bell, you must come to 3'Our deen- 
ner. I suppose you vas hungry. 

N. Yes, sir. {They cross /c* r. E. and exeunt. Mike seizes 
a great luooden spoon in dish of salad at bar and crams mouth 
fill of salad in quick time. Enter Capt. Marchatti, c. e.) 

Capt. {crossing, up r. c. — to Mike) Gota anything to drinka 
here? 

Mke. {nods and points to r. E., mumbling) Mum, mum, 
mum! 

Capt. {crosses to Mike) Whata you mean? 

Mke. {nods and puts hands to mouth, mumbling) Mum, 
mum, mum! {zvaves his ar^ns toward r. e., facing CapT. and 
mumblijig) Mum, mum, mum — mum — mtnn ! 

Capt. {starts, looks wildly about, crosses quickly to c, and 
faces down stage — nervously aside) I guessa I got in de wronga 
place! Disa must be some lunaticen's sus3-lum. (Mike crosses 
quickly down behind Capt. and puts hand upon Capt.'s arm, 
ivho starts, jumping afezu steps toward l. Mike crosses toward 
Capt., who zualks quickly toward up c. Mike runs ahead of 
him, intercepts him, tip c, seizes him by the arms, and accident- 
ally coughs up salad into Q-KV^t: .' ^ face . Qw'i. jerks away.) 

Mke What are ye afraid of, mon? Oi'm not crazy! (CapT. 
wipes face.) 



SC. Ij PHILIP GREY. 39 

Capt, {crosses io c, almost vomiting, with hajids to stomach) 
Ugh! — Ugh! —He maka — me seeck! {Enter Isaac, r. e., and 
crosses behind bar. Capt. crosses to front of bar, followed by 
Mike, 7C'ho stands at Catt.'s left. Capt. to Isaac) Giva me 
some brandy. 

Is. {gives CA.vr. a glass of brandy) Ten zents. (Capt. ^/27<?^ 
Isaac Dioney.) 

Capt. {to Isaac) Nice-a coola night. 

Mke. {to Capt., eyeing Capt.'s brandy^ Yis, yis; so Oi be- 
lave— it is quoite cool! {coughing mechanically) Ahem! Ahem! 
Ahem! Ahem! Ahem! 

Capt. {to Mike) What'sa de matter wis you? Hava you 
got de con-snmp-she-own? — or wasa you going to vonii^iet again ? 
{puts hand to stomach and makes wry face.) 

Mke. Ah, no; Oi'm not seeck atall, atall; but Oi have a 
peculiar koind av a dhry thricklin' in me trote. 

Capt. (/6» Isaac) Oh ho! Say, giva dis man some brandy 
to stopa de trickle in his throat, {drinks brandy. Isaac gives 
Mike a glass of brandy. Capt. gives Isaac money.) 

Mke. {taking up glass of brandy and holdijig it up to Capt. ) 
Here's to yersilf, {holds out glass to door at r.) 
And yon little colleen, {zuaves left hand) 
" The Shtar Shpangled Banner," {holds glass high) 
And " God Save the Quaen." {drinks brandy). 

Bedad! How is thot fur Moichael Hoolahahn? {puts glass 
upon bar. ) 

Capt. {puts glass upon bar) Vera goot, vera goot. 

Mke. Ye didn't know thot Oi was a descindint av Bobbie 
Buhrns, did ye? 

Capt. {crossing, up r. c.) No, I dida not. 

Mke. {aside, facing down stage and laughing) Nather did Oi, 
be gobs! Haw! Haw! Haw! 

Capt. {takes a pack of cards from pocket — to Mike) Come, 
playa cards, {crosses to c.) 

Mke. Oi'm your mon. What will it be fur, dhrinks or 
graenbacks ? 

Capt. {crossi?ig to table, down l. c, followed by Mike) I 
playa for money. How much you puta up? {sits upon chair at 
back of table. Mike sits upon chair at r. of table.) 

Mke. Tin dollars, {takes ten silver dollars fro7n pocket and 
piles them upon table. Capt. takes 20-dollar bill from pocket.) 



40 PHILIP GRKY. [act III 

CapT, I puta twenty doUi-air. {puts hill upon tuhle, jilaces the 
silmr upon hill, and deals a few cards to Mike.)» 

Mke. Howld on there! Cut for dael. (Capt. cxts. Mike 
cuts.) 

Capt. Mya deal, {shuffles cards and deals to Mikk and him- 
self. Then play cards ) Mine ! {seizes money and pockets same. 
Mike rises. ) 

MkE. Plere, me dear moni Ye can't fool Moike Hoolahahn. 
{taps upon table vnth finger tips) Put thot back ! 

Capt. {smiling) Oh, no, mya friend, I pla3-a fairly, {rises.) 

Mke. Dang it! Don't Oi know? Can't a mon belave his 
oimi oyesf If all the dagoes are loike you, Oi want nothin' 
more to do wid 'em, you thavin' rascal.' 

Capt. {Jfercely) You insulta me ? 

Mke. Yis, you contimptihle chaiin' oiUyan ! Put thot in your 
poipe and shmoke it ! Oi say, " Pat thot hack ! " {pounds upon 
table. Capt. draics a dagger. Mike draws a revolver and aims it 
at Capt.) Ah, not so fast, me hookleberry, Oi was lookin' fur 
something o' thot koind! Oi have me oye on you! (Isaac 
rushes, down l,. c, hettceen Capt. and Mike.) 

Is. Zhentmen! Zhentlemenf Dis vill not do! I permit no 
fighting in mine house! You cannot put dis place on de bum; 
I vill call de police! {crosses behind har.) 

Capt. {to Mike.) It's wella fcJr you that you're not in Italy, 
my friend; you'd soon learna de ways of de coon-ter-y. You 
dara not insulta gentlemens over dare; dey woulda draw dare 
stiletto! {thrusts dagger toward Mike, wTa) gives a wild whoop, leaps 
upon table, down i,. c, and aims revolver at Capt.) I giva you 
fair warning, my friend. ( puts dagger aicay. Mike lowers re- 
volver.) 

Mke. Ah, go on {kicks at Capt.), ye murdherous guinea! So 
you'd loike to shtick me wid thot sMcilettof (aside) or phat the 
divil do ye call it? It's a dang quaer name fur a knoife ahny- 
how! 

Capt. {crossing toicard bar) Bah! Bah! 

Mke. {angrily) Baw, baw, yersilf! {Ca-pt. turns and glares 
at Mike.) The divil shoot {snaps fingers) you wid your sunny 
It-tah-lee! Uncle Sam wid his {takes off hat and holds it up high) 
shtars and shtroips is the bist thing thot iver happened {swing- 
ing hat around Mad) to Moichael Pat-thrick Hoolahahn ! Whoop! 



SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 41 

Whoop! Hurray, be gob! {makes a low bow with hand to stomach, 
steps dotcn from table, puts away revolver, puts on hat, crosses to 
table, doiDii n., sits upon chair at left of table, and dusts his hat with 
large red and green handkerchief. ) 

Capt. {(it bar. to Isaac) Giva me some brandy. (Isaac gives 
Capt. brandy, ('apt. gives Isaac mo)iey, lifts glass to drink, hears 
NiTA singing in next room, starts, holds glass, and listens) Ita can- 
not be! {Music.) No! — Yes! — {puts glass upon bar) It isa — 
(NiTA appears in doorway, l. e.) Nita! {crosses quickly toward c. 
and opens arms.) 

N. {runs toward c.) Papa! {They meet at c. Qavt. clasps 
Nita in his arms) Pa-pa ! 

Capt. {with quivering voice) O mya leetle darling! {kisses 
Nita, who throics her arms around his neck and kisses him) Mya 
poor leetle girl! (Mike weeps through sympathy .) Thanka God, 
I have founda you! Your olda fathair was so lone-some for you ! 
{They cease embracing.) 

N. O papa; take me awity from here! I want to go home! 

Capt. Yes, mya darling. 

N, {crossing toward l. and, pulling Capt. along by the hand) 
Come with me to my room, papa, and I will tell you all. 
{Exeunt both,, l. k. Enter Jack, c. e., and crosses to bar.) 

Jk. {to Isaac) Is Captain Marchatti here? 

Is. I don't know. 

Mke. {to Jack) Yis, be dad; he is! 

Jk. Halloo, Mike; is that you ? Come and have somethin'! 

Mke. ( rises and crosses to bar) Thot I will, and do ye know ? 
he's found his da'ghter! 

Jk. TIehus! Go 'way! Where Sre they? 

Mke. {pointing to i^. E.) In yon room. (Jack bounds off, 
I,. E. Mike to Isaac) Give me a dhrop of the rael mountain 
jue. 

Is. Mounting Jew ! Is you trying to consult me ? 

Mke. Dang it, mon; phat the divil's the mat-ther wid ye? 
Oi maen Oi rish whish-key ! 

Is. {i-aises hand) Veil! Vhere is your money ? 

Mke. Didn't ye hear the gintlemon ax me to dhrink? 

Is. {shaking head) No, no; I did not. {Enter ]ac.k, i^.-E., 
and crosses to bar.) 

Jk. Well, Mike, what'll you have? 



42 PHILIP GIIEY. [act III 

Mkk. Oi told him phat Oi wanted, but the stingy divil was 
afraid to give it to me! 

Jk. Come, Isaac, give him what he wants, and give me a 
cigar. (Isaac gives Mike whiskey. Mike; drinks. Isaac 
hands Jack a box of cigars. Enter CapT. and Nita, l. e. 
Jack takes a cigar, hands box to Isaac, and pays him. Capt. 
and Nita stand at i,. Jack lights cigar and smokes.) 

Capt. Now, mya leetle girl, I willa be back for you in one-a 
hour. So don'ta you go out on de street, for de bada womans 
might steala you, and papa don'ta want {stoops and puts hand 
upon NiTa's head) to lose his leetle Nita again! 

N. All right, papa. (Capt. kisses Nita.) 

Capt. Goota-bye. 

N. Good-bye. {Exit,\..^.) 

Capt. [crossing to i.. c.) Ara you coming. Jack ? [Mnsic. 
Enter Philip, c. e., disgiiised, zvith valise in left hand., um- 
brella under left arm, a?id light overcoat over right.) 

Jk. Yes, Captain. (Capt. crosses toiuard up c. Philip 
crosses toward up c. They meet, up c. Philip starts and is 
about to pass by QAVi., who recogjiizes him, grasps his hand, 
and shakes it heartily.) 

Capt. Why, Meester Phe-lip, you don'ta recognise your olda 
friends! 

Philip, {nervously) Well, as I live! If this isn't my old 
friend. Captain Marchatti! How do 3^ou do? 

Capt. Well, well! I dida not expect to see you in America. 
Why, de las'a time I saw you wasa in Venice. When dida you 
arrive in New York ? ( They cross to c, Philip to right, Capt. 
to left.) 

Philip. I've only been here for a few weeks; but tell me. 
Captain, how long do you expect to remain in port ? 

Capt, A vera shorta time. We seta sail to-morrow morn for 
France, and then I willa be back in beautiful Paris once more. 

Philip. Well, Captain, since your time is so limited, come 
up to the hotel to-night about ten o'clock and have a cigar 
with me, and we shall talk over old times. 

Capt. Vera well, Meester Phe-lip, I willa do so. 

Philip. Oh, by the way, Captain; where are you stopping? 

Capt. At de " Americain." 

Bob. {outside) New York World! {Enter, c. u.) New York 



SC l] PHILIP G1{KY. 48 

World! (Philip beckons to Bob. Bob runs to Phiup and gives 
him a paper. VYiw^w gives Bob money.) 

Capt. Goota night, Meester Phe-lip. 

PhiIvIP. Good night, Captain. (Capt. crosses toward up c. 
'I KQ.^ crosses toward up 'Bi.Q.. Bob I'uns towa7'd up 'r. q. Capt. 
crosses to door, c. E.) 

Bob. (/c'Jack) Paper, mister? {They meet, up r. c. Mike 
crosses, down r., and sits Jipon chair to left of table.) 

Jk. Yes, quick! (Bob^zz^^^ Jack a paper. Jack gives Bob 
money and riuis to c. E. Exeunt Capt. a7id Jack, c. e. Bob 
crosses to Mike. Philip crosses tozvard up r. c. Isaac crosses 
from behind bar toward up r. c. ) 

Bob. Halloo, Uncle Mike. 

Mke. Halloo, Bob. (Philip «;/fl^ Isaac ;w^<?/f, «/>r. c. Philip 
hands Isaac valise, umbrella, and coat.) 

Bob. {to MiKE) Do you want a paper? (Isaac crosses to R. E. 
and exit. Philip crosses, down l. c, sits upon chair to right of 
table, and reads news, facing down stage. ) 

Mke. No, Bob, me b'y, if Oi could buy the whole of New 
York fur a cint, Oi couldn't buy wahn shingle on a house, fur 
thot dago thot jist wint out chated me out of all me wake's 
wages, {weeps) an' — an' — Oi'm afraid to go home — to Biddy ! 

Bob. Never mind. Uncle Mike ; don't cry, nion! Aunt 
Biddy wont hurt you. {Enter Isaac, l., and crosses behind 
bar.) 

Mke. {looks up astonished) Oh, no; she wont! She'll bate 
the o'zVz'/ out o' me! {takes off hat, displaying large red bump 
on bald head, and points to bump) Jist see the bmiyon she put 
on me head lawst Sawherty noight ! 

Bob. {laughing) He! He! He! He! That's a daisy! Come 
on. Uncle Mike, /'// go wid you! (Mike puts on hat. Mike 
and Bob cross to r. c. Mike crosses, up c. Bob crosses to front 
of bar. Bob to Isaac.) Paper? (Mike crosses to c. e.) 

Is. I vill give you a cent for von ; the dago cheated me out 
of a drink! 

Bob. {rolling up paper) No, 3^ou don't! You can't work 
that game on me! {throivs paper at Isaac, fnissing his aim. 
Isaac dodges. Bob rushes to c. E., and exit quickly, followed 
by Mike.) 

Is. {picks up paper) Ah, it vorked all right! {^unrolls paper 



44 PHILIP GREY. [act III 

and looks at date) Ah, it's an old paper! Never mind, I'll sell 
it for old rags, {puts paper under bar and crosses to Philip) 
Vould you like some deenner? 

Philip, {looks up) I've dined ; but you may prepare me a 
room. 

Is. Yes, meester. {nvsses to r. u. and exit.) 

Philip, {resumes reading, starts, and rises) Great Heavens! 
They are still searching for me! {reads aloud) " Five hundred 
dollars reward for any information which will lead to the arrest 
of Philip Grey, who committed the great diamond robbery at 
Morven, Australia, on the night of December 3rd. He is about 
30 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches in height, w^eighed about 
160 lbs., is dark complexioned, has black eyes, black curly hair, 
dark heavy mustache and beard, and when last seen, wore a red 
flannel shirt, rubber coat, and shabby fedora hat." Many 
thanks, Mr. Bditor, for so accurate a description, for {laughs) 
ha! ha! this just completes my disguise! The Captain must 
not see this {slaps paper), for he would sell his .w/// for gold! 
But oh! how sharp the old devil was to recognise me! Thank 
Heaven, he leaves to-morrow for France, and not until theti shall 
I breathe easy! Now, I must be so careful to conceal my iden- 
tity or those officers will be on my track. My.' But wasn't 
that a narrow escape ! Had it not been for poor Marion, I 
should have been dragged to prison! Ah, well; she is better 
off without me. With her father's love and her mother's ten- 
der care, she will soon be nursed back to health and happiness. 
Here, it is six months since I left home, and I've accomplished 
nothing! The money is fastly disappearing, and I dare not dis- 
pose of those jewels, for they could too easily trace them back 
to me — the thie-ef ! {bows head and puts hand to same) Oh, I 
w«5/ get work! something to occupy my mind! or I shall go w^?*^.^ 
{opens newspaper quickly) The wants! {reads aloud) "Wanted. 
Bxperienced solicitors. — Colored man for coachman. — Cashier 
for Livingston Bank. Best of references required. H. Living- 
ston, 16 Wall vSt." Ah, that just suits me — something worth 
trying for; but where are my references coming from ? I know — 
I'll write them myself! Never venture, never win! {crosses to 
desk, takes envelopes, paper, pen, and ink from savie, returns to 
table, sits upon chair to right of same, and reads aloud, luhile 
writing) " To whom it ma}- concern: 



SC l] PHILIP GREY. 45 

"I cheerfulh' recommend Mr. Philip Grey — " {starts, lets 
pen fall to floor, and puts hand to bowed head — with quivering 
voice) No, no! Not Grey! Never again that name! I am — 
Philip — Carlyle! Oh, this is the curse of crime! {picks up pen 
and writes) There! {rises and reads aloud) " To whom it may 
concern: 

"We cheerfully recommend Mr. Philip Carlyle as a trust- 
worthy and capable man to anyone who may require his ser- 
vices, Messrs. ScoT, Harrington, and Brown, 
Bankers and Brokers, 

23 Prince St., Edinburgh, Scotland." 
{folding paper and putting same into envelope) Well, I guess 
this will fill the bill, {puts envelope ivith paper into pocket and 
looks at his zuatch) It is too late to go to the bank, so I shall 
call at the banker's residence and strike while the iron is hot ! 
{Enter Isaac, r. e., and crosses to r. c. ) 

Is. {raises hands — aside) O Shimminy! I forgot all about 
dot leedle garil's deenner! {angrily) I vish I vas in Abraham's 
bosom! {runs off , r. E. Philip crosses tozuard c. p:. Music. 
Enter KjusiNETH, c. e. They meet, up c.) 

K. {to Vnwsv, putting hand upon Vuii^iv's shoulder) Hold 
on, mate; come and have a drink with me! 

Philip. No, thank you; I'm in a great hurry. 

K. {putting arm through Philip's) Oh, come on! I want 
to tell you something. {They cross, down l. c. Philip sits 
upon chair to r. of table. Kenneth sits upon chair back of 
table and rings table bell. Isaac crosses to them. Kenneth 
to Philip) What'll iv?w have? 

Philip. Brandy. 

K. (/<? Isaac) One brandy and abeer. (Isaac crosses be- 
hind bar and prepares di'inks. Kenneth to Philip) This is 
the happiest day of my life, my friend. 

Philip. Why, have you struck a fortune ? 

K. No, that's where the trouble lies. You see, I'm engaged 
to be married — to one of the sweetest little girls in New York, 

Philip, {smiling) Well, well; who is this paragon of per- 
fection ? 

K. Easy, easy there, mate! She is the daughter of Banker 
Ivivingston of Wall Street. 

Philip, {starts and raises hand) Ah ha! She /^.^ 



46 PHILIP G1{KY. [act III 

K. Yes, but rather peculiar circumstances stand in the way. 
Her father savs that as soon as I can accumulate one thousand 
dollars, I may have her for m}^ wife, so you see, that's where 
the money-question conies in. (Isaac crosses to them, bearing 
two drinks upon a tray, and puts drinks upon tabte. Kenneth 
gives IvSAAC money. Isaac crosses to r. e. with tray and exit.) 

Phiup. {to Kenneth, raising glass) Here's to your lady- 
love. 

K. {raising glass) Thanks. {Both drink.) It isn't that the 
banker cares for the money, for he's a millionaire; but she's his 
only child, and he wishes her to marry an industrious man, one 
in whom he can trust to protect her in case of adversity, and 
with {removes cap with left hand, and looks heavenward, liaising- 
clinched right hand) God's help, I never shall beti'ay that trust! 

Philip, {removing hat) Bravely spoken ! Whom have I the 
honor of addressing, sir ? {rises and takes card-case from pocket. ) 

K. {rises and making a low, graceful bow) Just plain Ken- 
neth Arden — at your service. (Philip ivrites upon card and 
gives same to Kenneth, zvho nods, glancing at card, and puts 
same into pockety 

Philip. Well, Mr. Arden, it seems to me that the banker 
has placed you in rather a trying position, hvA. I think I can 
help you. {writes upon card.) 

K. {puts hand upon Philip's arm) You can help me? 
(Philip continues writing.) 

Philip. Yes, I think so; I have an old friend by the name 
of Marchatti, captain of the "Isabel," a trading-vessel, about to 
embark for France, and as the captain is under obligations to 
me, I am quite sure I can secure you a position on his ship. 
You will find him at the "American "; so give him this {gives 
Kenneth card), and all will be well, but I advise you to see 
him at once, for he leaves in the morning, 

K. {grasping Philip's harid and shaking it heartily) A thou- 
sand thanks, Mr. Carlyle ! {puts arm through Philip's and 
crossi?ig with him, up c.) I shall repay you with compound 
interest, when the knot is tied! {Exeunt both arm-in-arm, c. E, 
Enter ISKXQ, r. e., with tray containing ^nK's dinner, crosses, 
down L. c, puts dinner upon table, takes pen, paper, and ink 
from same, crosses to desk, puts them upon desk, crosses with 
tray behind bar, puts tray upon same, rings dinner-bell for '^ViK, 
crosses to table, down l. c, and arra7iges dinner.) 



SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 47 

Is. Now my leedle garil can have her deenner. {Enter 
NiTA, L. K. Isaac to NiTa) Come along. (Nita crosses, down 
I., c, to table.) Here's some nice roast chicken. (NiTa sits 
upon chair back of table and begins to eat leg of chicken. Isaac 
crosses to r. e. and exit. Enter Sambo, c. e., ivith valise, and 
crosses to Nita.) 

Sam. Is you de landlady ? 

N. {lauo-hs) No, I'm just here to dinner, {eating leg of 
chicken) Have you had yours? 

Sam. {eyes chicken) Law, no, Missie! Ah neber eats! {aside) 
Good reason why {zuihks right eye), 'cause Ah doan get de 
chance! {crosses, dozvn c, eyes leg of chicken, and ivhistles 
cakezaalk.) 

N. Sa}', will you Cakewalk for me after dinner, if I give you 
( picks np a leg of chicken) this nice leg of chicken? 

Sam. {eagerly) Ye-es, Ah will, Ah will! (NiTA gives Sambo 
leg of chicken. Sambo, aside) Golly, Missie 1 Ah's struck 
Klondyke ! {eats chicken, ^vtp^ continues to eat. Enter lSA.A.Qy 
R. E., and crosses to Sambo.) 

Is. (/^ Sambo) Veil? 

Sam. Be you de boss? 

Is. Yes, I'm de boss. Vhat can I do for you? 

Sam. Did you see ma Marser Grey ? 

Is. Who? 

Sam. Ma big Marser Grey; did you seed him ? 

Is. Veil, how does he look? 

Sam. {very rapidly) He's got long, brack whicksers, a 
feedore hat, a talkinmash coat, rubber boots, a red shirt — ! 

Is. Vhat did you say? (NiTA laughs.) 

Sam. Oh, you go to Honolulu! Ah tole you once. Ah tole 
you once! {confusedly) He am got a red talkinmash coat, soft 
boots, a rub — rub— rubber— ! (NiTA laughs.) 

Is. {to Sambo) Ah, rubber 7ieck I {crosses, down c, laugh- 
ing) Ha! Ha! Yioil {faces S^^bo and circling hand about side 
of head) You got some bughouses in your head! (NiTa laughs. 
She is done eating. Exit Isaac, r. E.) 

Sam. l:inm.^'h\ {calling after Isaac) Say! What's de mat- 
tah wif you, you zvhite jackass ? (Nita laughs. She and Sambo 
are facing dozvn stage. Gretchen looks in, c. E., and disap- 
pears.) 



48 PHILIP GREY. [act III 

N. {to Sambo) Come now, you said you'd dance for me. 
{rises.) 

Sam. {sullenly) Ah doan feel nmch like it now. 

N. Oh, but you promised! 

Sam, Well, whar's de music? 

N. {stands to right of table) Oh, I'll play for you. {plays cake- 
walk upon banjo, and Sambo cakewalks, down r., back again, down 
C, down R. again, dotcn c. again, and again toward doion r. 
Music. Enter Gretchen, c. e., rushes stealthily up behind Nita, 
and throios a large black shaiol over Nita's Jtead Nita screams. 
They tussle, and Gretchen tightens shawl about Nita's neck.) 

Sam. {spies Gretchen and rushing to her) Hea', hea'! You 
or she-debil! What you tryin' to dof (Gretchen quickly drags 
Nita, up c. Nita screams. Sambo takes large revolver from 
pocket and aims it at Gretchen's face. She screams and throws 
up hands. Music. Enter Policeman, c, e., folloiced by Capt. 
MarchaTTi, Jack, and Kenneth, in order. Enter Isaac, r. E. 
Sambo backs Gretchen toward c. e. at point of revolver Isaac 
crosses quickly, up r. c. Nita rushes to Capt., who puts arm 
around her. Policeman opens arms and .stands at c. E., with 
Capt. to r., and Kenneth to l. Jack stands to r. of CapT.; 
l^iiT A, in front of Caft. Sambo backs Gretchen mto Police- 
man's arms; he closes his arms about her. Gretchen screams 
and collapses. Sambo stands before her with aimed revolver. 
Isaac stands, up r. c. Music. Tableau.) 



SCENE II. — I^eiD York City. Mr. Livingston's drawing-room. 
Fifth Avenue, richly furnished. Very large arch with drap 
eries c. in flat, and interior backing sliowing narrow hall with 
very large, open icindow with lace curtains c. Arches with 
draperies, r. and l. Piano, with stool, set diagonally beticeen 
R. E. and c. E. Large chair doion r. Sofa, loitJi fur rug and 
footstool to front, set diagonally, parallel with piano, doicn r. c. 
Large, elegant table l. c. , tcith large easy chair and footstool to 
K. and likewise to front. Divan doion l. Easel icith picture 
up l. c. , close to wall, with large palm to ii. and large bust of 
Venus de Milo to l. Large Turkish rug covering nearly whole 
room, and smaller rugs. Chandelier. Time — the same night. 
Mr. Livingston discovered seated in easy chair to r. of table, 
with newspaper in hand, facing doicn stage; Mrs. Livingston 



SC. Il] PHILIP GREY. 49 

seated in easy chair to front of table, iDith fin in hand, facing r., 
apparently conversing. 

Mr, L. But, my dear Mrs. Livingston, you are not consider- 
ing the happiness of our daughter, Edith. 

Mrs. L. Oh., fiddlesticks, happiness! You would have Edith 
marry a common sailor, a nobody, with neither wealth nor posi- 
tion — {sneers) simply because she ^^'-'^es him! Humph! Kenneth 
Arden, indeed! 

Mr, Iv. But he dearly loves Iter ! 

Mrs. Iv. Humph! Loves her! What does lie know of love ? 
Why, he's nothing but a boy, without one redeeming quality, 
and I really believe that his pretty, boyish face and winning 
manner has bewitched you, Mr. Livingston, as well as Editlt ! 

Mr. L. O Matilda! Talk with reason! I haven't mingled 
with the public for the last thirty years for nothing! I tell you, 
I can read character, and I find in this ''boy'' the making of a 
model man. He is noble-hearted and courageous and has that 
natural refinement of feeling so seldom seen even among the 
higher classes! In fact, he has everything to be desired except- 
ing the almighty dollar, and of that, thank goodness, I have 
more than enough for them both! {rises) I gave Mr. Arden my 
full permission to woo and win our daughter, and if he but 
prove himself worthy, no power under the heavens shall induce 
me to break my word! {strikes table with clinched hand.) 

Mrs. h. {rising quickly) Mr. Livingston! You have no ambi- 
tion for your daughter whatever ! Edith shall never marry Ken- 
neth Arden {with quivering voice) with my consent! {crosses 
quickly to r. e., iceeping with anger, with kerchief to eyes, and exit. 
Mr. Livingston sits upon easy chair to r. of table and looks at 
newspaper. Lightning. Distant thunder. Music. Enter Edith, 
L,. E., laughing lightly.) 

Mk. h. {looks 2ip from 2)nper) Come here, little one. (Edith 
crosses behind table to Mr. Livingston and stands to his right. ) 
It seems to me that daughter is very happy to-night. 

E. {throws arms around Mr, Livingston's neck) Yes, papa! 

Mr. L. Now, do you really love this young sailor so very 
much, Edith? (Edith draios away from Mr. Livingston a few 
steps to the right, looks down embarrassed, and closely examines ker- 
chief. Mr. Livingston laughing) Ha! Ha! Ha! Oh, those 



50 PHILIP GKKY. [act III 

tell-tale blushes! Did you expect to find the answer in that 
handkerchief? {^DiTH /a Hg-/is /ig-////y. Lightning. Crashing 
thunder, follozved by loud knocking and screaming outside. 
Mr. Livingston and Edith start. He rises. Music. Sambo 
darts iji, c. E., folloivcd by Aunt Chlok. Edith and Mr. 
IviviNGSTON laugh.) 

ChloE. [quickly) Marser Libingston, Ah couldn't keep him 
out! Ah couldn't keep him out! He's as strong as a young ox! 
[to Sambo) Come hea' you niggah! [seizes Sambo by the ear; 
he jet'ks azuay) You get out! 

Sam, You go to Honolulu! 

Mr. L. Let him alone, Aunt Chloe. (Chloe drazvs azvay 
from Sambo, crossing tozuard left in front of palm.) 

Chl. [laughing) Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 

Mr. L. [crosses to Sambo and scrutinizes him) Well, bless 
me! Where did you come from ? Did you drop from the clouds ? 
— or did you whiz down in that thunder bolt? 

Sam. No, sah, but Ah was powerful skeert; it pooty nea' 
stru-uck me! 

Mr. L. What pretty near struck you ? 

Sam. Why, de lightnin'! Didn't you heerd it? (Edith 
ci'osses to sofa and sits.) 

Mr. L. [laughing) Ha! Ha! Come over here, [crosses to 
easy chair to r. of table, leading Sambo by the hand, and sits. 
Sambo stands to r. of him.) Now, first of all, tell me your 
name. 

Sam. Sambo. (Chloe starts and stares at Sambo. Light- 
ning.) 

Mr. L. And where did you come from ? 

Sam. Australee. [Thunder.) 

Mr. L. What! You don't mean to say you came all the 
way from Australia — alone f 

Sam. Yes, — 3^es, sah. 

Mr. L. Can it he possible ? How in the world did you ever 
get here ? 

Sam. Well now, Ah'U tole you how it 'cur'ded. Ma Marser 
Grey stole some waluable di'ming rings an' de cobs were arter 
him, so he done skipped, [raising hand) ftied de coop, to New 
York Ah 'spec'! And ma poo' Missie done cried so hard, dat 
Ah thought Ah'd try and find Marser. So Ah went down to de 



SC I[] PHILIP GKKY. 51 

wawf, an' Ah heerd de Capt'n say be was gwine to New York, 
an' Ah says to maself, " Sambo, now's you' chance!" And Ah 
didn't hab any money, so Ah just sneaked in de steama an' 
crawled unda a big bench an' lay low till we got started. Den 
Ah got pow'ful hung-ry, so Ah thought Ah'd sneak down by de 
cook; but de Capt'n cotched me comin', an' he says, says he, 
' ' Coon! Whar did yoic come from ? 

ChIv. {laughing) Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 

Sam. And he w^as gwine to fro' me in de watah; but de ol' 
brack cook come waltzin' 'roun' jest den, and she says, says 
she, "Oh, no! Dat coon'll come pow'ful handy to help me in 
de kitchen!" 

Chi,, {nodding affirmatively) Yes, indeedee! [laughing) 
Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 

Mr. L. [to vSambo, smiling) Did she? 

Sam. 'Deed, she did, Honey! So in course Ah had all Ah 
could stuflf down me ! {grins. Door bell is rioig. Lightning. 
Exit Chigoe, c. e.) 

Mr. ly. Well, {points to r. E.) run out into the kitchen, and 
Aunt Chloe will give you all you can stuff down you. {laugh- 
ing) Ha! Ha! Ha! {Thunder. lA^. "L,\\i^c.sto^ faces down 
stage. Sambo crosses to r. e., and icjiperceived, hides behind 
piano. Enter Chi.oe, C e., bearing card upon tray, and crosses 
to Mr. Livingston, who takes card and glances at it.) Show 
the gentleman in. {Exit Chloe, c. e. Music. Enter Philip, 
c. E., without hat. Mr. Livingston turns, facing up stage, 
rises, and crosses toward Philip. They meet, up c.) 

Philip. Mr. Livingston, I presume.? 

Mr. L. Yes; {motions to chair to r. of table) pray be seated, 
Mr. Carlyle. 

Philip, {crosses to said chair and remains standing. Mr. 
Livingston crosses to r. of Philip and stands. Philip takes 
reference f^om pocket) I see by this morning's paper that you 
are in want of a cashier for the Livingston Bank and have come 
to offer my services. I am thoroughly qualified for the position 
as you will see by my reference, {gives same to Mr. Living- 
ston) which I beg you to read, sir. 

Mr. L. {bows, takes reference from envelope, and motions to 
chair to r. of table) Be seated, {crosses to r. of chair at fro7it 
of table and reads reference in silence. Philip spies Edith 



52 PHILIP GRKY. [act III 

and starts. Light^iing. Thunder. Mr. Livingston crosses 
to Philip.) I am most happy to meet you, Mr. Carlyle, {holds 
out hand to Philip, zvho rises. They shake hands. ) You come 
well recommended, as it happeus to be, by an old friend of 
mine, and you are just the man I want. [crosses to c. and 
faces Edith) My daugliter, allow me to introduce to you (faces 
Philip) this gentleman. Mr. Carlyle, who brings a letter of in- 
troduction from our old friends in Edinburgh! (Edith iHses 
from sofa. Philip crosses toiuard Edith. They meet, down c.) 

E. This is a great pleasure, Mr. Carlyle! {holds out hand to 
Philip, ivho takes same and bo7vs over it) We are ahvays de- 
lighted to meet dear Uncle's friends! Therefore, you are doubly 
welcome! 

Philip, {holding Edith's hand and looking into her face) 
Many, many thanks, Miss Livingston; I feel highly honored to 
be one of the favored few. {lets go (9/ Edith's hand.) 

Mr. L. My daughter, I have some business to transact with 
Mr. Carlyle— 

E. {crossing to R. c.) Very well, father; then I shall retire. 
{turns at ^.z., facing Phuji', and bows siveetly to him. He 
bows gracefully in return. Edith crosses to r. k. afid exit.) 

Philip, {aside, looking after Edith) Oh, what a vision of 
beauty ! {crosses to r. of chair at front of table and turns, fac- 
ing Mr. Livingston, who crosses to chair to r. of table and sits. 
Philip 5?V^. Lightniu:^. Thunder.) 

Mr. L. Mr. Carlyle, we have had so much trouble with* our 
cashiers for the last three 3'ears, that I am heartily glad to 
secure the services of an honest man ! We pay a salary of two 
thousand dollars for the first year, and should your work prove 
satisfactor3^ we'll increase your salar}' and offer you still further 
inducements to remain with us. 

Philip. I thank you very nmch, Mr. Livingston, and I 
think you will have nothing to regret, for I shall endeavor my 
utmo.st to please 3'ou ! 

Mr. L. Now, as our business is settled, I shall expect to see 
you at the bank at eight to-morrow morning. 

Philip. Very well; I shall be there, {rises) Well, good 
night, Mr. Livingston. 

Mr. L. {rises) Stay! Wont you stop and dine with us? as I 
should like to introduce you to my wife. 



SC. Il] PHII,TP GREY. 53 

Philip. Thank yon, I shall be most delighted! {Lightning.) 
Mr. L. Then I shall acqnaint Mrs. Livingston of the fact, 
so just make yourself at home. (Philip bozvs. Mr. Living- 
ston crosses io r. e. and exit. Thnnder. Philip crosses sloivly 
to piano, chords zvith I'ight hand, crosses to c. E., looks out, and 
crosses slowly, down c.) 

Philip. What tnagnificence and luxury! A befitting bower 
for such a charming little hostess ! {smiling) Doubly wel- 
come! Ah! And to think that this poor sailor shall become 
master of all this grandenr — and the banker' s millions ! — That 
is, if he returns! Bnt again, should he not return! Then 
it shall fall into the hands of [points to himself) one more 
capable! Ha! Ha! Ha! For why should / not have all this 
wealth and protninence, when it lies within my very (ri'asp f as 
no one will ever recognize me as Philip Grey ! (Lightning. 
Sambo peeps from behind piano. Thunder. Music.) Why, 
my ozvn zf//"^ wouldn't know me were we to meQt face to face! 
Poor Marion! It seems as though I can hear her cries {puts 
hands to ears) ringing in my ea7'-s! ''Phil! Phil! Where — are 
— yo2i / " (vSambo peeps.) Ah, poor, patient sovil; she was too 
good for me ! If I could only undo the past and be a free man 
once more! But alas! ' Tis too late — too late ! {pauses) Bah! 
This will never do! I believe I am getting soft-hea7'ted ! 
{Music.) Kenneth Arden shall not return! Marchatti must 
remove him from my \)?i\.h forever! (Sambo peeps and watches 
Philip.) He dare not refuse me! {Lightning.) For my plans 
are laid, and all the powers 'twixt Heaven and earth shall not 
turn tne from my purpose! {Terrific thunder.) Then, while 
Miss Livingston is patiently awaiting {sneering) a message from 
her sailor lover, he shall be cast into the sea {Lightning) and 
quickly aevoM^ed by the slimy monsters of the deep! {Terrific 
thunder. Philip shuddering) Oh, it makes my biood curdle 
to thitik of it! (Sambo draws back behind piano.) Philip Grey, 
you are progressing beautifully ! — Yes^ in your diabolical 
schemes! [Music. Sx^ibo peeps and watches Vuu.iv. Philip 
with quivering voice) O God ! If I could but resist this over- 
whelming demon power which, stronger than myself, has taken 
possession of my very soul, forcing me to commit crime after 
crime against — my — will, driving me to the gallows, and drag- 
ging me down, down, down into the awful chasms of hell ! 
^o,no! Not that ! {trembles) I will resist it! Pit tear it 



54 PHILIP GREY [act III 

from me, rend it in tiuain, and {throwing np hands) cast it to 
the four winds of Heaven ! {puts hands to head and pauses) 
My God! Am I going mad? (Sambo draws back behind 
piano. Philip ivith a maniacal laugh) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
(^;//^r Mr. Livingston, R. E.) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Mr. L. {^with an inquirin,;- look, crossini^- to Philip) Mr. 
Carlyle, we shall now join the ladies in the dining room. 

Philip, {quickly turns, facing Mr. Livingston and smili;i!^) 
Oh, pardon me, IMr. Livingston; ^puls arm throuji Mr. Liv- 
ingston's a)id crossing with him to r. E. ) bnt I was jnst — a — 
langhing, that is — a— at an amnsing incident that occurred in 
the car. {Exit luith Mr. Livingston, r. e., and laughing 
mechanically) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! (Sambo crosses from 
behind piano to c. — in a frii^htened tone, zvith wide-open eyes, 
looking anxiously about, and zuith uplfted fiui^er.) 

Sam. Dat's ma Marser Grey! Lazvd ! How he did skeert 
nie! Gee zvhiz ! Wasn't he mad! De debil's cotched him 
shuah an' sent him done clean crazy ! Sarbes him good an' 
right, sarbes him good an' right, fo' leabin' ma poo' Missie! 
She'd neber know him, course she wouldn't! He's done cut 
his brack whicksers clean off, and he looks like de debit! 
{laughing) Heuh ! Heuh ! Heuh! {A knock upon door outside. 
Sambo jumps with fright and looks wildly about. Another 
knock. Sambo nervously) Ah — Ah— Ah guess Ah bettah skip ! 
{crosses, up c. Music. Enter Kenneth, c. e.) 

K. {crossing to Sambo) Halloo, Julius Caesar, are you Aunt 
Chloe's boy? 

Sam. {laughing) Aunt Chloe ? Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 

K, Say, go tell Miss Livingston that Kenneth is here. 

Sam. {bozving lozv) She hab retiahed. 

K. {smiling) Well, tell her I must see her. 

Sam. {ifnpatiently) She done gone to bed Ah tole you! 

K. {sternly) See here ! You go at once and deliver my mes- 
«sage! Scoot now! 

Sam. {whimperi7ig) Ah doan want to go in de young lady's 
bed room! {crosses toward r. c.) 

K. {zvatking quickly tozuard Sambo) Come now, go or I'll 
{raises foot to kick) help you along! (Sambo runs to r. e. and 
exit quickly. Kenneth crossing to c.) Now, I must not give 
way to my feelings, {crossing to r. c.) Poor little sweet heart, 
I know how she will miss me. {Music. Enter Edith, r. e.) 



SC II] PHILIP GREY. 55 

E. {crossing to Kenneth) Why, Kenneth, how late you are! 
I was just about to retire. 

K, {takes Editu's /la^ids and looking fondly into her face) 
Yes, dear Edith, I've had a great deal of business to transact 
this evening and would not have come at this late hour; but, 
little one, I was obliged to come ! 

K. Why, how seriously you speak ! 

K. [aside, facini^- down stage) Oh, how I hate to tell her! 
{to Edith) My darling; I'm going away! {Music.) 

E. {anxiously) Why, Kenneth ! What do— you — mean ? 
(Kenneth crosses to c.,follozued by Edith.) 

K. {turns to Edith, takes her hands, and looking fondly into 
her face) Now, Edith, you must be brave for Kenneth's sake. 
You know how I long to claim you as my own little wife; but, 
sweet heart, there are no fairy fingers to fill Kenneth's pockets 
with gold, so he is going to be a man and ivork and wi7i this 
dear little prize! To-night I enter the service of Captain Mar- 
chatti of the "Isabel" and shall embark for France ere the 
dawn of another day; but remember, dear Edith, 'tis for your 
sake I go, so now smile and bid me God speed! {smiles. 
Music. ) 

E. {pleadingly) Oh, don't go, don't go! I think it's too 
cruel of papa to exact such a promise from you! {crosses, down 
C, and clasps hands, aside) Oh, what shall I do! How can I 
part with him! He does not love me! {pauses and takes hold 
of her ruby necklace) I wonder if I dare oflFer him this! {taking 
off necklace) I will ! {crosses quickly to Kenneth, with quiv- 
ering voice) Here, Kenneth; {holding out necklace to him) take 
this and procure your money ! 

K. {lifing up right hand reproachfully) Why, Edith! {Music.) 

E. I really don't need it, ti^uly I don't! (Kenneth shakes 
head negatively. Edith holding out necklace to him, with quiv- 
ering voice) Oh, won't you take it for my sake — for Edith's 
sake? (Kenneth slowly shakes head negatively. Edith lets 
her hands drop and sobs aloud hysterically, with kerchief to eyes) 
Then you have ceased to love me! 

K. {luith quivering voice) O little one! How can you say 

it ! 'Tis hard enough to part with you even for so short a time, 

but God knows what I should do, were I ( puts a hand to each 

' side of Exyi'iH' s face and eyeing her fondly) to lose yon forever! 



56 PHILIP GRKY. [act IV 

{takes necklace from Edith's hand and clasping it around her 
neck) My darling, you little know how this one sweet act of 
yours will cheer Kenneth on his lonely voyage, ( Music.) 

E. {sobbing with kerchief to eyes) Kenneth, I have a presenti- 
ment that I shall never see you again! 

K. {embraces Edith — cheerfully) Oh, cheer up, Edith; you 
know the old saying is " A bad penny always returns," {sadly) 
and when I do return, I shall expect to find that this little sweet- 
heart has been true to me! {embraces Edith. ) Do you {kneeling 
on one knee) promise, Edith? 

E. Yes, {pointing heavenimrd) while life lasts ! 

K. {kisses 'Edith's hand and rising) Farewell, Edith! {crosses, 
up c. , and leaving hand) Farewell! {Edith waves hand. Exit 
Kknneth, c. e. Music. Edith stai/ds at c. and sobs, with ker- 
chief to eyes. ) 

K. (outside, singing) "Farewell, farewell, my own true love! 
(Edith crosses toward window) in hall.) Farewell, farewell, 
(Edith at toindoio tcavts kerchief) ni}^ own true love !" {Music. 
Tableau.) 

END OF ACT III. 



ACT IV. 

SCENE. — r/^e Atlantic Ocean. Beck of the ''Isabel." Ocean 
scenery backing, shoicing a very dark, cloudy sky and heavy sea. 
Bulwarks extending from up n. to up l. Ropes drawn through 
bulioarks and attached to deck. Mechanical loaves between ocean 
scenery backing and bulioarks. Large cabin extending from ii. 
to R. c. , nearly to bulwarks and nearly to fooilights, brilliantly 
illuminated. Door at c. of side of cabin, loith icindoic to r and 
icindoio to l. A window over door and each windoto. Double 
doors at c. of front of cabin, with window to r. and window to 
L. A windoic over double doors and each of last two windows. 
Mast with bell-rope and rigging a few yards to l. of cabin and 
opposite double doors. Lighted lantern suspended from mast. 
Staincay with railing down l. c. , leading up from below deck 
toward the right. A covered barrel to ii. of stairway. Bridge 
of vessel over doicn Ij., projecting from behind stage at the left. 
Ladder leading down from right end of bridge to deck. Life- 



sc. t] piirijp GiiEY. 57 

boat suftpeuded over bridge. A zigzag wire for light it ing effects, 
to be illuminated by electricity at a specified time, extending from 
abom scene over c. of buhoarks to back of mast to c. of front 
of cabin between double doors and loindow above. Perforated 
water pipe suspended above scene over front of stage, to be 
charged with water at a given time to represent rain falling. A 
long, narroic, fiat, zinc receptacle for falling water , reaching no 
higher level than floor of stage and extending r. and l. beyond 
stage. Time — three days later; near midnight. 'Music. Noise 
of waves dashing, wind whistling, and distant thunder. Nita 
discovered seated upon barrel playing *• Sailor's Hornpipe " upon 
banjo. Two Sailors dancing, down c. , !SAir>ORS grouped in 
semi-circle about and at back of Nita, under bridge, to front of 
mast, and between cabin and same. Jack standing at c. of bul- 
warks, resting against same, and looking out to sea; Capt. Mar- 
ciiATTi standing upon bridge, looking through telescope out to 
sea. A glimmering speck of light ajjpears upon horizon. A 
flash of lightning, ('apt. descends ladder of bridge and crosses 
under bridge to Jack. Jack turns to Capt., who hands him 
telescope. They talk in dumb shorn. Capt. points to speck 
of light. Thunder. Jack looks through telescope out to sea. 
Lightning. Jack and Capt. talk in dumb show. Whistle 
of boat is bloton. Jack gives telescope to Capt. 

A Sailor, {crosses to Nita and lifts her from barrel) Three 
cheers for Nita Marchatti! Hip! Hip! — 

Saii^ors. Hurray ! {Exeunt with Nita through side door into 
cabin. Capt. and Jack cross, down c, apparently conversing. 
Music. ) 

]K. {stai'is) Captain Marchatti! 1 commit murder f {Terrific 
thunder ) 

Captain, {quickly lifting up hands) Sh-h! {looks anxiously 
about.) 

Jk. No! Not for a kingdom! 

Capt. But I will paya you well ! 

Jk. {scornfully) Yes, with blood money! Captain, have you 
forgotten that there is a day of reckoning, a hereafter, when 
each man will be confronted with his evil deeds? {Lightning.) 

Capt. {laughing scon fully) Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Jk. Thank Heaven, I've not forgotten my early teachings ! 



58 PHILIP GREY. [act IV 

Wh}^ not leave the poor boy alone ? He is so happily dreaming 
of his "little Edith," as he calls her. 

CapT. {forcing a lajigh) Ah! Ha! Ha! I wasa only fool- 
ing ! I dida it to /rj/« you ! {Terrific thunder.) Gooda-night, 
Jack ! You are a gooda man! {crosses to ladder of bridge and 
ascends ladder?) 

Jk. Good-night, Captain. {Exit Capt., to l., at top of 
bridge. A bell is rung.) There is the signal for me to turn in. 
I go to my berth with a clear conscience ; yes, thank Heaven! 
Oh, how little we poor mortals can see into the future! He is a 
wolf in sheep's clothing! {crossing to side door of cabin) Would 
that I had the power to crush him — and all such vipers that in- 
fest the earth! {standing before door) To-morrow, I'll iuar7i the 
poor boy of his danger — to-morrow! {Exit through side door 
into cabin. Enter Capt. at top of bridge, descends ladder of 
sajue, and crosses, dozun Q. Lightning. Thunder.) 

Capt. Yes, Jack; you are vera goot; but ha! ha! you might 
betraya me! I trusta one man and I am in his power still! But 
I willa get even wis him and den his power over me willa end ! 
I willa keel him! He offera me gold and diamonds to tevtpta 
me, and I inusta take them! But I willa keep them {smiling) 
for my leetle Nita; for soma time she willa be an heiress and a 
grand lady ! {Lightning. IMusic.) Now, Meester Kenneth, I 
willa have to look out for you myself! Leta me see; he takesa 
his watch, when de clock strikesa twelve! {Thunder.) Just de 
night for dis work! {A bell is rung.) One leetle push, and all 
willa be over, and deada men tella no tales! {ci'osses toward 
bulwarks near cabin and exit behind cabin. Music.) 

Kenneth, {outside, singing) "Farewell, farewell, {enter 
fj-om behind cabin ^ with lighted lantern, and crossing to mast) 
my own true love! Farewell, farewell, {climbing up riggifig) 
my own true love!" {pulls a rope and ties same to mast) There. 
{quickly descends rigging, crosses to c. of bulwarks zvith laiitern, 
puts lantern down, leans against bulwarks, and faces left) Why 
does the Captain look so queerly at me? {shudders) Oh, he 
gives me the cold shivers! Ah, well, he's a queer-looking old 
duck anyhow! I wonder what makes my heart so heavy to- 
night! I feel as though I had lost all the friends I have in the 
world, but I suppose it is because I am separated from my sweet- 
heart — the little rascal; little she dreams how dearly I love her! 



SC i] piiriiiF GUKY. 59 

Every time I close {closes eyes) ni}' eyes, it seems as though I 
can see her sweet, little laughing face right before me! {Music. 
Enter ^h.v'i.from side door of cabin, crosses to front of mast, 
pauses, and cronchin<^, crosses stealthily up behind Kenneth, 
who starts. Cwr. springs upon hiui. Kenneth struggles to 
free himself.) 

K. {shoutinf) Help! Help! 

CapT. Hush-sh! {tries to strangle Y^M^^^IYi.. They tussle. 
Capt. backs him up against bulwarks.) 

K. Help! Help! Murder! (Capt. hurls Kenneth over- 
board.) O—ohf (Capt. seizes lantern, holds tip same, and looks 
down after K-ETSii^KTH. Music. Enter ].kq.^ up stairzvay.) 

Capt. {aside, watching Kenneth) Oh, oh, oh, oh!— He 
sinka!~YL& rise/— He sinka! {puts down lantern, with mani- 
acal laugh) Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! 

JK. {quickly aside at stairway) Great God! I'm too late! 
{Zigzag wire becomes ilhiminated to show lightning striking 
cabin. Jack and Cavt. fall and remain motionless. Part of 
front of cabin falls in with a great crash. The cabin begins to 
burn. Crashing thunder. Music. Shouts and screams from 
cabin and below deck. Lightning .) 

jK. {rises and rushing to Capt.) Captain! {shaking him) 
Captain! Rise, rise, for your life! {starts) Great heavens! 
YLesdead! {Terrific thimder. ]ack rushes to mast and pulls 
bell-rope, ringijig bell loudly. Music ) 

SAII.ORS. {without) Fire! Fire! Fire! Help! Help! {Enter 
Sailors up stairway and from cabin.) Help! {Lightning.) 

Jk. To the boats for your lives or we shall all be lost! [Some 
Sailors rush up bridge and begin to lower life-boat ; others 
hurry into cabin through ruins, and others rush down stairway 
below deck. Thunder. Music.) 

NiTA. (/;/ cabin, screaming) 0—oh! Help! 0—oh! {Enter 
from ruins of cabin, screaming) Papa! Papal {rushes up bridge 
and down again) Where's— my— papa! {rushes to bulwarks, 
and spying CAVi., starts, rushes to him, kneels by his side, fac- 
ing down stage, and shakes his arm) Papa! Papa! Wake up! 
The boat is burning ! {sobbing) Oh, dear ! Why don't you 
speak to me ? {tries to pull CapT. up by arm) Wake up, papa 
dear, wake up! {kisses Capt.) 

Jk. {rushes to Nita) Come, Nita, quick, for your life! {takes 
NiTa's hand) The boat is sinking! 



60 PHILIP GREY. [act IV 

N. Jack, why don't you wake />(^?/'« / {rises. LUhtning .) 

JK. Come, come, Nita! Your father will come later! 

N. No, no, I will not go without him ! 

Jk. (seizes Nita's arin) You must ! {Some Sailors get into 
lowered boat.) 

N. {jerks azuay from Jack — defiantly) Jack Whiting, how 
dare you speak so to me ? ( Terrific thunder.) 

Jk. Nita, you miist come, for your papa is dead ! {Music. 
Jack removes hat and stands with bowed head.) 

N. {screaming) Dead? No, «o.^ '^ot dead ! {kneels beside 
Qavt., facing down stage, kisses him, puts arms around his neck, 
lifts up his head, and sobs) Oh, wake up, papa dear, wake up! 
The boat is sinking, and you will be drowned! {looks closely into 
QAvr.'s face, starts, and screams) O Jack! Papa w dead! He 
has left me here all alone f — all alone ! — {faints and falls over 
Capt. ) 

Jk. Thank Heaven, she has fainted! {lifts NiTA in his arms) 
You poor little soul! {Perforated water pipe is charged with 
water to shozu rai?i falling in torrents. Lightning. Music. 
Jack crosses luith Nita, down c, lays her upon deck, and re- 
moving his coat) O God, have mercy on this poor, fatherless 
child! {zvraps coat about her. Rest ^Sailors get into life- 
boat.) No, little one! You are 7iot alone! Jack will be your 
brother, and he szvears {points heavenward) to protect you with 
his life! As I deal by you, so may God {points heavenward) 
deal by me! {Terrific thunder. Jack lifts Nita in his arms 
and rushes to bulwai^ks. A Sailor appears from life-boat at 
bulwarks, takes Nita from Jack, and disappears behind bul- 
wai'ks. Jack steps over bulwarks, and turns, facing dozvn stage ) 
Farewell, Marchatti! You have met your just doom, and {lifts 
hat) may God have mercy on your soul! {disappears behind bul- 
warks. Lightning. A terrific explosion at stairway. Part of 
side of cabin falls in. Stairway begijis to burn. Terrific thun- 
der. Capt. moves arm, opens eyes, sits up, and puts hands to 
head.) 

Capt. {looks about him and staiis) What isa this? I dreama! 
Oh, fire! Fire! Fire! We w411a all perish! {tries to rise, but 
cannot) Help! Help! Jack! Nita! Someone! They ara all 
sleeping! {Lightning. 3Iusic. Capt. creeps to mast, seizes 
bell-rope, and pulls same, ringing bell loudly. Terrific thunder. 



SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 61 

Great puffs of smoke issue from cabin and stairivay; each is a 
blazing mass. Capt. ceases ringing bell, takes hold of mast, 
rises, and looks ivildly about) What cana this mean! No one 
coming! Nita! Nita! {looks toiaard b^'idge and starts) Oh, 
de life-boats ara gone! She hasa left her poor old fathair to — 
die! Oh, what shalla I do? What cana I do? I can'ta be 
burnt alive like a wilda beast in a cage! No, no! Oh, why 
hava they left me here — alone, wis no escape — death staring me 
on every side! If I hada them here, I woulda {clinches hands) 
strangle them! ( pauses, looks aboid him,, staring wildly — starts, 
and screams) 'Tisa de vengeance of God! {throws up clinched 
hands and becomes a maniac) Huh ! {cowers attd stares wildly) 
O Meester Kenneth! Do not strika me! I dida not do it! I 
dida not! I dida not! It wasa de diamonds! Ha! Ha! Ha! 
Ha! Ha! {pauses) Oh, see, Nita! {Lightning.) vSeea de dia- 
monds, papa has bought for his leetle darling! No? No? You 
wont taka them ? Ah, yes, you will. {Thunder. More of side 
of cabin falls. Capt. starts, draws stiletto, looks wildly about, 
crosses, down Q., faces i,., and raising stiletto to stri/ce) Back ! 
{screams) Back, yo7c devils! {crossing to stairway, facing r., 
and holding up stiletto) Keepa back, I say I Keepa back ! 
{screams) Keepa back ! {rushing atid stabbing the air, falls 
headlong into burning stairway with niafiiacal yell. Lightning, 
rain, 7ioise of wind and waves, and terrific thunder. Music. 
For second curtain, terrible storm at sea and no ship. ) 

END OF ACT IV. 



ACT V. 

SCENE I. — New York City. Mr. Limngston''s drawing room. 
Same setting as before. Time— jive months later; an evening in 
November. Music. Miis. Livingston discovered seated at 
piano, playing and singing; Mr. Livingston seated in easy 
chair to r. of table, reading neicspaper, and Edith seated upon 
sofa. 

E. {during song, puts kerchief to eyes, rises, and crosses sobbing to 
piano) O mamma! Plecise don't sing! It seems as though my 
heart — will — brea-akJ 



62 PHILIP GKKY. [act V 

Mrs. L. {turns, facing 'Emm and spyinn her sobbing) Why, 
Edith! I am surprised! 

B. O mamma, I can't help it? Don't you think it strange 
that I haven't heard from Kenneth ? Here it is six months 
since he went to sea, and I haven't received one word from him, 
not even a single line, and he promised faithfully that he 'would 
write. 

Mrs. L. No, my daughter, I don't think it the least bit 
strange, for I never had any confidence in him whatever. He 
was too presuming for a man in his position to ask for the hand 
of a banker 8 daughter ! My dear Edith, it was only his great 
ambition, for I'm sure he does not love you. 'Tis merely a boy- 
ish fancy — out of sight, out of mind. But there is Mr. Carlyle; 
he is a. gentleman, and, Edith, he worships you! For my part, I 
can't see what you are thinking about! {rises ) 

B. {reproaclifuHy) Mother, you wish me to marry Mr. Car- 
lyle, when I have no love for him whatever. 

Mrs. L. Yes, but Eklith, he is such a fine, honest, upright 
man and would make you such a good husband. (Mr. Living- 
ston crosses toward c. e.) 

B. Well, mother, I can never marry Mr. Carlyle, while Ken- 
neth lives, and I told him so last night, when he asked me to be 
his wife; but he says he is sure that I shall learn to love him ! 
{Music. Enter Phii.ip» c. e., intercepting Mr. Livingston.) 

Philip, {jyroduces newspaper — quickly aside to Mr. Living- 
ston, j)ointing to jmper) Bead this! {gives same to Mr. Living- 
ston.) 

Mrs. L. {s]W P^ihiP a?id rises. BdiTh rises.) O, Mr. Car- 
lyle, you are just in time for luncheon. (Phiijp bows to Mrs, 
Livingsto'n and Edith. Edith boics and smiles. Mr. Living- 
ston s to ;i(fo, up c, reading paper to himself. Philip crosses to 
Mrs. Livingston and stands to her left.) 

Mr. L. {aside) Oh, this is terrible! {p)uts tremblin.g hands to 
head — aloud) Horrible! {crosses to c.) 

E. {starts and hurries to r. r/MR. Livingston) O father 
dear, what is the matter! {iruts hand upon his shoulder) What can 
this mean! There must be some strange news to excite you in 
this manner! (Philip crosses to l. (f Mr. Livingston, followed 
by Mrs. Livingston, who staMs to r. of Edith.) 

Mr. L. {to Edith) Yes, yes, my darling, it is something 



SC. l] PHILIP GREY. 63 

mcfid ! O Edith ! [lets jjaper fall and puts arm aroxmd Edith) 
My poor child ! ( Philip picks up jjaper. Music ) 

E. {drawing away from Mr. Livingston) Let me see it! 
{crosses to Philip.) 

Mr. L. [holding out hand) Mr. Carlyle, you read! 

Philip. Miss Livingston, this is a ver}^ painful duty, which 
your father has assigned to me, and it grieves me to be the 
bearer of such sad news. 

E. {very excitedly) Mr. Carlyle, read, read! I cannot bear 
this horrible suspense any longer! {clasps hands.) 

Philip, {reading aloud from neiospaper) — 

" HORRIBLE DISASTER AT SEA. 

THE missing STKAMER, 'ISABEL,' BURNED TO THE WATER'S 
EDGE." 

E. {wringing hands and with quivering voice) 'No, no! Do not 
say it! Do not say it! {stands petrified with horror.) 

Philip. ( reading aloud) — 

'" N&ws from the tohaling vessel, 'Arctic King.' Kioto, Oct. 5: — 
The 'Isabel,' en route from New York to France, burned to the 
water's edge in an incredibly short time. Many drowned while 
attempting to escape, while others perished in the flames. All 
are supposed to have been lost." {'Edi'Th faints. Fhit,if catches 
her as she is about to fall. He and Mr. Livingston assist her to 
sofa. Mrs. Livingston hurries to sofa and applies cologne to 
Edith ' s lien d. Music. ) 

Mrs. L. {whimpering) O my poor girl! {Vnii.iv kneels on 07ie 
knee by Edith and takes her hand.) 

E. {reviving with a deep sigh) O Kenneth! Kenneth! {sobs) 
This is more than I can bear, to know that I shall never see your 
dear face again! And it was for my sake that you went away. 
{sobs. ) 

Philip. Miss Livingston, do not grieve so! It makes my 
heart ache to see you mourn for one so undeserving. Kenneth 
Arden was not worthy of your love or he never would have left 
you! He could have accumulated wealth in this great metrop- 
olis and remained by your side! {sarcastically) But no! He 
wanted his freedom a little longer! Edith, you are young and 
inexperienced; but / can read him like an open book! Oh, if 
you could but put confidence in Philip! Darling, the hand of 



04 PHILIP GIIKY. [act V 

Providence has prevented him from returning. This unseen 
Power which guards the good and pure has shielded you from 
all harm. Had Mr. Arden returned, and you had married him, 
your life might have been a blighted one and not all sunshine as 
I am sure he has pictured it. 

E. {sobbing, raises hand, and rising) Cease! If you care to 
please me, let poor Kenneth rest in peace! 

Philip. Forgive me! I shall say no more, {kisses Edith's 
Jiand, botes to Mrs. IvIVIngston, "hd crosses to c. n., followed by 
Mr. Livingston. Exeunt both. Edith sobbing, crosses to divan 
and sits upon same. Mrs. Livingston crosses quickly to Edith.) 

Mrs. L. {angrily) Edith, I'm ashanied of you for making 
such a sight of yourself! If I were in your place, I would not 
let the world see that I was so infatuated with any man! Why, 
{holding out hand) you are an object of pity! (cro.yses to easy chair 
to front of table and sits.) 

E. O mamma! (raises hand) Don't! Don't! 

Mrs. L. Well, really, Edith! You couldn't act worse were 
you his wife! Why, I should think your pride would sustain 
you! Dear me! I'm so mortified! Oh, what will Mr. Carlyle 

think! 

E. {angrily) I don't care what he thinks! He is coming back 
to-night, and he expects me to greet him with a smile, although 
he knows my heart is with-poor-Ken-neih! {sobbing crosses, down 
C.) Mother, I told Mr. Carlyle that I did not love him. The word 
"love" is mockery to me! But still {holds out hands) you all 
urge me to marry him! And oh! what is worse than a loveless 
marriage! {crosses to Mrs. Livingston and sits before her upon 
footstool.) Dear mamma, why do you urge me to accept Mr. 
Carlyle ? Am I such a burden to you ? 

Mrs. L. {reproachfully) Why, Edith! {jiuts kerchief to eyes.) 

E. Oh, /o?'^/^'^ me, mamma! I do not mean to reproach you! 
But if ever I do marry Mr. Carlyle, it will be to please only you! 
(Mrs. Livingston j-w^fe arm around Edith. Enter Chloe, 
c. E., bearing tray ivith letter, and crosses to Mrs. Livingston, 
w7io takes letter. Chloe crosses to c. E. and exit.) 

Mrs. L. {examining postmark) Why, Edith! Here's a letter 
from London! Shall I read it to you ? 

E. Yes, mamma. 

Mrs. L. {tears open envelope, takes letter from same, and reads 
aloud) 



so. l] PiriLIP ORKY. 65 

"5 Gloucester Place, London, 
Nov. Sth. 
My dear Cousin Edith: 

I received your kind letter some time ago stating that you 
are to be married on December first and wish me to be brides- 
maid. I accept your invitation with great pleasure and shall 
endeavor to be wath you sooner than you expect. I intend to 
be in New York on November fifteenth and hope I shall like my 
future cousin. Give my kind love to Uncle and Aunt, and wish- 
ing you great happiness in the future, 

I remain — your loving cousin, 

Helen Ross." 
Why, this is the fifteenth; is it not, Edith? Why, Helen should 
be here to-day. {Door hell is rung. Enter Sambo, c. e., and 
crosses quickly to c.) 

Sam. (^^v Edith) Shall Ah go to de doah ? 

E. No, Sambo. (Sambo crosses, up c, and hides behind piano. 
Enter Pniiyip, c. e., and crosses to c. Mrs. Livingston and 
Edith rise. Edith crosses to sofa and sits.) 

Mrs. L. {crossing to Philip) O, Mr. Carlyle, we just received 
a letter from Edith's cousin, Miss Ross, of London, stating that 
she will be with us very soon, possibly to-night. 

Philip. Indeed! 

Mrs. L. Edith will tell you all about her. {crosses to r. e. and 
exit icith letter. Philip crosses to Edith and sits to her right, be- 
side her iqwn sofa. ) 

Philip. So your cousin is coming? This is rather unex- 
pected, is it not? 

E. Yes, but I am delighted, for she is so jolly, and I love 
her dearly. 

Philip. Well, I too am glad she is coming, if it will add 
ever so little to your happiness. {Music.) 

E. {icith anguish) O, Mr. Carlyle! Don't speak of happiness 
to me, for I — never— shall be happy again! {puts kerchief to eyes 
and sobs. ) 

Philip. O Edith! Don't say that, you who have so much to 
live for! Why, there's your dear father and mother— and, 
Edith,— one other— who wonld devote his whole life to make you 
happy, if you would but give him that sacred right! Darling, be 
my little wife, {holding out hands— icith deep emotion) Come ! 



66 PHILIP GllET. [act V 

hay your weary little head in Philip's bosom, and he will carry 
you awai/ from here to foreign countries — (with great aniviation) 
to merry England, sunny Italy, gay Paris, and to bonny Scot- 
land/ And there, 'midst new scenes and associations, Edith, 
for every bitter tear which Kenneth Aiden has caused you, I 
VOID to bring peace and gladness to your dear heart. (jMuses and 
takes he?' ha/id) Darling, speak! Is there any hope for me? 
{ Sambo peejysfrotn behind piano. Music. ) 

E. {rising) Why, Mr. Carlyle! When you know that I do 
not love you ? — that I can never love you ? (Philip rises.) 

Philip. Yes ! For my life's happiness depends on your 
answer! 

E. {aside in anguish) For my dear mother's sake ! Well, — 
{with quivering voice to Philip) then, ye-es! (Sambo jweps over 
top of piano and shakes fist at Philip.) 

Philip. {t'> Edith) Oh, thank you, my darling! {seizes 
Edith's hand, kisses it, takes diamond ring from pocket, and plac- 
ing it upon Edith's finger) I place this upon your finger as a 
token of my great love. 

E. {examining ring) Oh, what a lovely ring! {Door bell is 
rung.) 

Philip. Yes, but not half as lovely as the fair possessor, and 
it will be the happiest day of my life, when I can {taking 
Edith's hand) claim this little hand as my own, which I pray 
will be very soon. {Music. Enter Chloe, c. E., followed by 
Helen vnth hand bag. Exit Chloe, c. e. Hp:len crosses to- 
ward c. Edith rises quickly and rushes toward Helen. They 
meet at c.) 

E. {throwing her arms around Helen) O Helen! I'm so glad 
you've come! {They kiss and cross arm-in-arm, down c) Dear 
Cousin, this is my friend, Mr. Carlyle, — Miss Ross. (Philip 
rises. He and Helen bow.) 

Philip. I am most happy to meet you. Miss Ross. {Enter 
Mrs. Livingston, r. e., and crosses quickly to Helen. Philip 
sits upon sofa.) 

Mrs. Iv. Why, Helen! My dear girl! (,%'/,;t^9 Helen's Acni^. 
They kiss.) We were just speaking of yowl 

H. {crosses to table, puts hand bag upon same, and remorex gloves, 
crossing back to Mrs. Livingston) Were you, Auntie? {taking 
off hat) Well, I hope it was something very good. (Mrs. Liv- 



SC. l] PHILIP GUEY. G7 

INGSTON laughs and takes HeIvEn's hat and gloves.) Auntie, 
you're looking well! How is Uncle? {removes cloak.) 

Mrs. L. Oh, he's in the library, busy reading as usual. 
{smiles, takes cloak, and crosses to r. c.) 

H. O Auntie, will you please send for my trunk to-night? 
(Mrs. Livingston turns, facing Helen, ivho cro^^ses to her look- 
ing slyly at Edith and laughing.) As I want to show Edith all 
my wedding finery! {handing Mrs. IvIVINGSTON the trunk check) 
Here's the check, Auntie. I've been very careful, since I had 
that trouble in Morven, Australia! 

Philip, {starts, facing dotcn stage— aside) Morven ! Where 
have I heard that voice before ! 

E. O Helen, how did you succeed in that affair? 

H. {crossing to EdiTh) Edith, I let it drop! The poor wretch 
escaped, but I went to his home to make some inquiries, if home 
you could call it! Edith, picture to yourself a most beautiful 
woman, fit to grace the highest circles of society, and a lovely 
little daughter with a sweet, sunny face and long, golden curls 
in the midst of abject poverty! When I spoke to her of her hus- 
band, it brought the blush of shame to her pure brow and tears 
to her eyes, and she answered in fear, trembling lest she should 
criminate that husband! Edith, think you that I could add one 
more atom of suffering to that poor soul? No! How any man 
could forsake such a wife and child is beyond my conception! 
He must have been a villain! 

Mrs. L. He must have been a brute! Helen, I will send for 
your trunk immediatel3^ {crosses toicard r. Philip rises ) 

Philip. Mrs. Livingston ! (Mrs. Livingston at r. turns, 
facing Philip. Philip crossing to Mrs. Livingston) One 
moment please ! ( They stand at r. and converse in dumb 
shoiD. ) 

H. {crossing arm-in-arm with Edith to sofa) So Edie, you're 
going to be married? Ah, how I wanted to see you and give 
you such a good, old hug! {throws arms around Edith, hugging 
her tightly.) Oh, I just wish it were / who were going to be 
married! Wouldn't I {waltzing a few steps) dance around for joy! 
{aside, motioning toicard Philip) And, Edith, — such a handsome 
man ! 

Mrs. L. Come, Helen; I will show you to your room. 

H. {crossing to Mrs. Livingston) Yes, Auntie, for I'm com- 



68 PHILIP GREY. [act V 

pletely tired out. (Helkn and PhiIvIP boiv. Exeunt Helen 
aiid Mrs. Livingston arm-hi-arni, r. e. Edith sits upon sofa. 
Philip crosses to Edith and sits to her right upon sofa.) 

Philip. Your cousin is a charming young lady. Did I un- 
derstand right that she is about to be married ? 

E. Married? Oh, dear, no! {sadly) But she was to have 
been my bridesmaid. 

Philip, (takes Edith's hand and smilin:;) Edith, will yen 
promise me that you wont disappoint her? 

E. Well, no, if she is willing to wait long enough. [Enter 
Helen and Mrs. Living.ston, r. e., and cross to r. c. Philip 
Ibises.) 

Philip, {to Mrs. Livingston) As the hour is getting late, I 
shall have to make my departure. (Helen and Mrs. Living- 
ston cross to Philip. He bozos to Helen and Edith, who how 
to him. Philip and Mrs. Livingston cross to c. E. and ex- 
eunt.) 

H. {sits to r. (t/Edith 2ipon sofa) Edith, are you going to 
be married in church ? 

E. {puts hand with ring to face) I think not. 

H. {spying ring) O what a beautiful ring ! 

E. Yes, it's my engagement ring, {takes off ring and hands 
same to Helen) And I have also a beautiful necklace, which 
I must show you. {rises, crosses to l. e., and exit.) 

H. {rises, crosses to c, under chandelier, and puts ring upon 
finger — aside, examining ring) Oh, isn't it a beauty! {starts) 
Why, it looks like my ring! It fits me perfectly! I wonder if 
it's a genuine diamond, {crosses to table, picks up hand bag, 
crosses back under chandelier, and takes reading-glass from, 
hand bag, laughing) Now, if papa were to see me doing this, 
he would say, " Oh, the curiosity of women!" {looks through 
glass at ring and staids, throwing up hands and staring in 
astonishment) Why, it's my — lost — diamond ! How did it 
come in his possession? I shall tell Edith! No, ;/(9/ That 
wont do! I must watch — and — {raises fifiger) wait! {puts 
reading-glass into hand bag. Enter Edith quickly, l. e. ) 

E. {crossing to Helen) Come, Helen; papa wishes to see 
you in the library. 

H. Certainly. {Exeunt both, h. "E. Sa^ibo crosses from be- 
hind piano to c, inibs eyes, and stretches limbs.) 



SC. l] PHILIP GKEY. 69 

Sam. Golly! Ah was 'most asleep! Ah's gettin' tiahed ob 
dis dodgein' business! But Ah wont hab much moah ob it, fo' 
Ah got a lettah from ma Missie to-day. {takes letter fi^oni pocket 
and reads aloud) " Morben, Australee, Novembah de fust. 
{zuith quivering voice) Dea' fai'ful Sambo!" {pauses and read- 
ing again) " Dea' fai'ful Sambo!" [sobs and zuipes eyes with 
coat sleeves) No use! Can't read it! Can't — read — it! {sobs. 
Music. Enter Chloe zvith horse zv/iip, c. E.) 

Chi,, {crossifig tozjuard Sambo) Ah, lia, now! Now Ah 
cotched you! (Sambo turns his back to her, quickly puts letter 
into pocket , and wipes eyes.) You see hea' ! Whah you been fo' 
de last fo' houahs? Playin' hide de coop wif me? You 'spec' 
we gwine to keep you 'roun' hea' to look at ? {laughing) Heuh! 
Heuh! Heuh! You haint done one stitch of wo'k, since you 
came hea'! {Music.) 

Sam. {sadly) Ah, af^rt;/ scold, Aunt Chloe, />/m^^ don't! Fo' 
710 one speaks a kind wo'd to me now, {sobbing and wiping eyes 
with coat sleeve) since ma poo' ol' daddie died! 

ChIv. Ah, stop yo' cryift' chile! You mustn't mind ol' Aunt 
Chloe! {zuhimpering and forcing a laugh) Heuh! Heuh! Heuh! 
Fo' she aint no 'count, 'deed she aint, chile! {wipes eyes with 
apron) When did yo' daddie die. Sambo? 

Sam. Oh, {shaking head sadly) a long time ago! 

Chl. What was his name, chile ? 

vSam. Why, Abraham Johnsing. 

Chi,, {starts, dropping whip, raising hands, and rolling eyes) 
Wha — what you say ? Abraham Johnsing .^ 

Sam. Yep. 

Chl. Did you ever lib' in Kintuck" ? 

Sam. Yep, when Ah was a kid. 

ChIv. {eagerly) Den whah's yo' f/z/^^rt'a^, chile? 

Sam. Now, Aunt Chloe, ask me somethin' easy, {grins, fac- 
ing dozvn stage) 'Spects Ah nebah had any! {Music.) 

Chl. {zuith quiveri7ig voice) Ah, yes, you did, yes, you did. 
Sambo! {kneels at Sambo's/^^/, puts arms around his zvaisi, and 
looks up into his face) Honey, try and 'member yo' ol' mammy! 

Sam. Nope— can't, {shakes head negatively. ) 

Chi,. Doan you 'member when she used to take you down 
by de ribah and let you play in de sand and make little mud 
pies? (Sambo shakes head negatively.) And den she would 



70 PHILIP GUEY. [act V 

take you home, and you'd feed de ol' hen and de little white 
chickens ? 

Sam. Nope! 

ChIv. Well, you shuly 'memba ol' Rovah, who used to jump 
and bahk and tote you 'roun' in a little red cart! 

Sam. No, Aunt Chloe, Ah disremember 'bout it! {Music.) 

Chl. {zuith quivering voice) Ah, Sambo! Cant you try and 
'member j'(9' ol' mammy? 

Sam. Why, Aunt Chloe, did you know ma daddie? 

ChIv. {rises) Ah guess Ah did, Honey! 

Sam. Well, you just wait! Ah'm gwine to show you some- 
thin'! {rushes to r. e. and exit quickly.) 

ChIv. Ah 'spects he wont like it, when Ah tole him, fo' Ah'm 
saq\\ z. homely oV wench; but Ah's his muddah {shaking head 
determinedly and strikiyig breast) just the same ! When dey 
took ma ol' man away from me, it almost {sobs) broke — ma — 
haht! {wipes eyes with apro7i and drops apron) Oh, if he only 
could have lived to see dis day! {Enter ^hM^Qo^ r. k., with Abe's 
photograph , crosses to Chigoe, and hands her same.) 

Chl. {looking at photograph, starts — hysterically) It is! 
{^sobbing) It is ! {takes spectacles from pocket, wipes them, puts 
them on, stands at c, under chandelier, and looks at photograph) 
Yes, indeedee I {sobbing) Yes, in-deedee ! {hysterically) It is ! 
It is — {liaises clinched hands, drops hands, bows with grief, puts 
apron to eyes, shaking head and sobbing) -ma^pooah — oV — 
■yuan ! Music. Tableau.) 

SCENE W.—Morven, Australia. Interior of Philip Grey's 
home, poorly furnished. Bare table \^. c, with chair to i,. 
A lighted candle in mouth of a bottle upon table, also two 
cups and saucers. A lounge between window and c. is.. A 
chair down c, with child's chair to l. Time — izuo zueeks 
later; evening of the last day of spring. Music. Marion 
discovered seated upon chair at table, sezving dress, Eva 
seated in child's chair, playing with rag doll. 

Eva. {prises and crossing to Marion) O manmia, I'm so hun- 
gry ! {A knock upon door, c. E. Marion crosses to c. e. and 
opens door. Enter Sheriff Mahoney, c. e. Eva crosses to 
child's chair, sits, and plays with doll.) 



SC. Il] PHILIP GREY. 71 

Sh. {gives Marion ivritten docmne?it) Mr. Miirph}^ told me 
to notify you that you must pay your rent by ten to-morrow 
morning or vacate ! 

Marion. Oh, I do wish he would have a little more patience — 

Sh. But you know it is over six weeks — 

Marion. Yes, I know he has been very lenient, but I'm sure 
I don't know what I'm going to dol 

Sh. Well, I advise you, madame, to try and raise the money, 
for you know Murphy is a hard man to deal with. He says, 
that his oivn wife has to work hard, and he don't see how some 
people can sit \A\^,fold their hands, and live upon the charity 
of t\iQ: public ! 

Marion, {zuith suppressed indignation) Tell Mr. Murphy I 
w\\\ pay \\im\ (y^.rzV Sheriff, c. E. Music. Ma^iois crosses 
to chair at table, sits, and puts hands to eyes.) 

Eva. Oh, I do wish my papa would come home. He has 
been gone such a long, long time, {rises and crosses to Marion) 
Mamma, do you think he was angry with Eva ? {piits apron to 
eyes, lays head in Marion's lap, and sobs.) He didn't kiss me, 
when he went away! 

Marion. Oh, no, my darling! {puts hand upon Eva's head 
— soothingly) Now you must not'cry or you will make mamma 
cry. Mamma's daughter is not very well to-day. 

Eva. O mamma dear, I'm not sick; but I'm {puts hands to 
Marion's cheeks) so, so hungry! 

Marion. Well, don't cry any more; 3^ou know you haven't 
had your nap this afternoon, {rises) Come, darling, {crosses 
"with Eva to lounge. Eva lies upon lounge. Exit Marion, 
R. u. E. Music. Eva closes eyes. Enter Marion, r.u. e., 
with coat, black shaivl, and veil, crosses to Eva, and spreads 
coat upon Eva.) She is sleeping! {crosses to table and puts shawl 
and veil upon same) Oh, what shall I do? {zurings hands in 
despair) If Phil could only hear his little baby crying for him, 
I know it would soften his heart, and he would return home ! 
But dare he come ? If he is guilty of that terrible crime, which 
I fear in my inmost heart that he is, what would be the conse- 
quence? Arrest and imprisonment! {crosses to C and faces down 
stage) Oh, what could have been his motive in stealing those 
jewels? I had rings and would gladly have given him them! 
{Music.) I've had to part with them anyway! Yes, and now 



72 piiiLir GRKY. [act V 

{removin^^ ring) even my wedding ring must go to buy bread! 
{sobbings crosses to table, takes shawl and veil from same, puts 
shazal over shoulders y crosses to c, and puts veil around head) 
Oh, what shall I do! [sobs) — forsaken by all! — an outcast in this 
strange, wild country! — without a penny ! And to-morrow we 
shall be driven into the streets! {crosses, up c, turns, facing 
down stage, and looking heavoiward with outstretched anus) 
O merciful Father, hsLVQ pity on this desolate home! {crosses to 
Eva, kisses her gently, and crosses toioard c. p:. A loud knock 
upon door, c. E. Marion opens door and receives two letter's. ) 
Oh, thank you! {closes door. Music. Marion crosses to table, 
examines a letter, and starts) Mother ! {sobs, kissing letter) 
O dear mother ! {tearing open envelope) The first one from 
you! {takes letter and bank check from envelope) A check!— 
Five hundred pounds! What does this mean ? {glances at letter^ 
Thank God ! My prayer is answered ! {reading letter aloud) — 
" My dear child Marion: 

You will doubtless be surprised upon receiving a letter 
from me at this late date, but your father's health is failing fast, 
and he begins to realize that the end is speedily approaching. 
{^sobs) O Marion! He so longs for a reconciliation with you, 
and he humbly begs your forgiveness! It is pitiful to see how 
he mourns for you. {Music.) Marion, my child, you must 
come home !" {sobbifig) Poor old father! {continues reading) 
"Your father says, 'Tell Philip to throw dozvn his pick and 
shovel and return to the old castle, for his father needs a strong 
young arm to lean upon and help him in his declining years." 
{sobbing) Thank Heaven! At last! And I had given up all 
hopes! {rushes to Eva) Wake up, baby! {takes coat off from 
Eva, helps her to a sitting position, and sits beside her) Here's 
a letter from grandma and a whole lot of money! 

Eva. O mamma, I'm so glad! For now I won't be hungry 
all the time. O mamma dear, will you get me a nice, little 
apple tart, some sponge cake, and oh! some nice sweet milk? 
{rises.) 

Marion, {with quivering voice) Yes, my darling! {kisses 
Eva) Do you know grandma wants us to go home and live 
with her and grandpa away across the {holding up ha?ids) great, 
big ocean? {crosses to c. with Eva.) 

Eva. {sadly) But, mamma ! We can't go without papa ! 
{Music.) 



SC. Ill] PHILIP GllKY. 78 

Marion. No, my darling! {s>bs and crosses to table— aside) Oh, 
it has come too late! For he is gone! {sobs, opening other letter) 
Why, this is from Sambo! 

Eva. {crossiii;! to Utble) Oh, read it, mamma! {clasps hands.) 

Marion, {reading letter aloud) — 

" Dear Missie and Eva: 

I think I have found Marser. You had better come to 

New York right away. I am working for Marser Livingston, 

125 Fifth Ave. You had better take a car, for Eva could not 

walk so far. Yours faithfully, 

Sambo." 

There is something very strange about this! (Eva opens draioer 

of table, takes out pencil and paper, and closes draicer.) I shall go! 

Eva. Why, mamma, you needn't go! {crossing to child' s chair) 

For I'm going to write to papa {sits into child's chair and puts 

paper upon chair before her) to come right home and go with us 

across the great— big— ocean! {sings, while writing. Music.) 

SONG. 

"I'm going to write to papa, 
(Marion crosses toward Eva.) 
And oh! how glad he'll be 

(Marion stands, sobbing, backoflB^VA, loith hand 
upon Eva's cJiaii') 
To get a little letter 
That's written all by me! " {Music. Tableau.) 

SCENE III —New York City. Mr. Livingston's drawing-room. 
Same setting as before, excep)t table, which is down c. , 'with easy 
chair and footstool to r. and likewise to front of table Elabor- 
ate floral decorations consisting of smilax, palms, and white 
roses. Time— one month later; an evening in December. 
' Music, wedding march. Rev. David Warner discovered 
standing, up l. c, facing down stage, Edith before him 
to his R.. facing l., Philip before him to his l., facing 
Edith, Helen to Edith's r., facing h.. Best Man to Fmi.- 
iF's-L., facing Helen, Mrs. Livingstone^ Helen's u., fac- 
ing L., Mr. Livingston to Best Man's i.. , facing u. , Flower 
Girl between Edith and Rev. Warner, Ciiikf of Police 
at c. , and Wedding Guests standing about right half of stage, 
facing Rev. Warner. 



74 PHILIP GllKY. [act V 

Rev. Warner. If anyone has anything to say against this 
couple being united in the holy bonds of matrimony, let him 
step forward or forever after hold his peace. (.4 pause. EdiTh 
and FHiJAPJoi'i rigJit hands.) Do you, Philip, take Edith to be 
your lawfully-wedded wife through prosperity, in adversity, in 
sickness, or in death ? 

Philip. I do. 

Rev. W. Do you, Edith, take Philip to be your lawfully- 
wedded husband through prosperity, in adversity, {Music.) in 
sickness, {Enter Marion quickly, c. e., pale and. breathless.) or 
in — 

Marion, {i-ushing to c, with uplifted hand— to Rev. Warner) 
Hold I — Hold ! {lushing to l. c. ) I command you to stop this 
ceremony! (All stand spellbound, staring at Marion, v)]io turns 
to Philip.) What! You about to marry this young, innocent 
girl ! Could you commit such, a crime in the eyes of Heaven, 
when you have a living icife and child f (Philip looks coldly at 
Marion.) Phil ! Phil! Do you not know your wife, Marion? 
Speak to me ! {crosses to Philip and kneels to him, with clasjied 
hands and quivering voice) Ah, speak to me — or you will drive — 
me — mad ! {sobs hysterically ) 

Edith. {horrifieA — to Philip) What does this mean? (Music.) 

Philip, {to Marion) My good woman, there must be some 
mistake ! I do not know you; why, I never saio you before ! 
(Marion rises and stares tcildly in astonishment at Philip. 
Philip starts mechanically — nervously to Chief of Police) Ar- 
rest this woman ! She is crazy ! 

Marion, {starts, stepping backward) What! Crazy? {puts 
hands to head ) 

Mr. L. Oh, no; let us hear what this poor woman has to 
say. Proceed, madame. {Music.) 

Marion. This man, {pointing to Philip) Philip Grey, is my 
lawfully-wedded husband. We were married six years ago in 
Scotland by the Rev. Alexander Huntington. My father was 
very wealthy, and I was surrounded by every luxury, and being 
an only child, my slightest wish was gratified. When I look 
back on the past, I can say that my childhood was one long 
dream of sunshine, without a cloud to mar its brightness, until 
— until — I met this man, {pointing to Philip) Philip Grey! Then 
my happiness vanished! He urged me to be married to him 



SC. Ill] PHILIP GRKY. 75 

secretly, thinking that my father would overlook it and recog- 
nise him as his son-in-law and heir to Jiis vast fortune! But in 
thix, Philip Grey was misUikeii! When my father learned of our 
marriage, he disinherited and disowned {irith qaiveriiuj voice) 
his—oidij — {puts right hind to breast) cldld! 

Philip. {iHAiUij) Ha! Ha! iS^//o?/^A of such rubbish! (^r> Rev. 
Warner) Proceed with the ceremony! {pointing to Marion) 
This woman is an impostor! 

Rev. W. {to Marion) Have you proofs of this, my good 
woman ? 

Marion, {in despair) Alas! I Tuiee no proofs! {Music. 
Philip and ^mriijoin r. hands.) 

Philip, (to Rev. Warner) Well now, T hope you're satis- 
fied! Go on with the ceremony! 

Rev. W. Do you, Philip, take Edith to be your lawfully- 
wedded wife through prosperit}^, in adversity, in sickness, or in 
death ? 

Philip. I do ! 

Maimon. {wringing hands in despair) O Heavens! How shall 
I prevent this outrage ? 

Rev. W. Do you, Edith, take Philip {Noise of sleighbells rap- 
idly approachi)ig.) to be your lawfully-wedded husband {Noise of 
sleighbells cease ) through prosperit}'. {Door hell is rung.) in adver- 
sity — ( Music. Exit Chief of Police, c. e.) 

Kenneth, {outside) Stand aside! 

Rev. W. {continuing) In sickness, {Enter Kenneth quickly, 
C. e., folloioed by Chief, Jack, Nita, and Chloe, in order.) or 
in — 

K. {rushing, up l. c.) Edith! (Edith quickly turns, facing 
him ) Edith! 

E. {starts, screaming for joy) Oh! {th rotes up hands) Oh! (All 
start. Philip stands jjetrified with terror. Kenneth steps be- 
tween Edith and Flower Girl. ) 

K. {to Edith) You fnust not! {to Philip, knocking away his 
arm) How dare you! {embraces Edith. Chief, Jack, Nita, 
and Chloe rush, up c. Ali* stare at Kenneth and EdiTii.) 

E. {hysterically sobbing for joy) Kenneth! Kenneth! Has the 
dead returned to life ? I thought you were dead and at the bot- 
tom of the sea! 

K. Yes, and I icould have been, {pointing to Philip) had that 



76 PHILIP GREY. [act V 

vile wretch succeeded in his inurdej^ons plans! (A1.1. siat't and 
stare at Kenneth and Bdith. Music. ) 

E. {starts, stepping backward) Pla-ans? Why! 

K. {rapidly) Yes, darling! He hired Captain Marchatti to 
drown me at sea! It was the third night that we were out, 
when I was on duty; 'twas about the hour of midnight, and all 
on board seemed as silent as the grave! I was thinking of you, 
dear Edith, when I heard a step behind me and saw the shadow 
of a man crouching like a panther ready to spring upon its 
prey! I turned toward him, and he sprang upon me, and the 
next moment I was in the sea! {Music. Kenneth excitedly. ) 
I was drowning! — Oh, the horror of that moment! It seemed 
as though my whole life flashed before me like a panorama! I 
knew no more — until I awoke to consciousness and found my- 
self in the cabin of a whaling vessel bound for the Arctic 
regions. I was then taken with brain fever, and for a time 
hung between life and death! But as soon as I was well enough, 
I was transferred to a homeward-bound vessel, and now I've 
arrived just in time [crossing tozvard Philip and shaking fist at 
him) to punish this villain! I'll have him in a felon's cell in 
less than an hour! ( Music. ) 

Phiwp. How dare you accuse me of such a crime, when you 
have no proof ! 

K. Proof? Yes! Not only of attempted murder, but at- 
tempted bigamy and theft ! (All start.) 

Philip. \X.\s false! 

HEI.EN. {stepping forward) It is true ! You stole my 
jewels in Australia, and {pointing to Edith) there's my ring 
upon Miss Livingston' s finger ! (Philip starts.) 

Phillip, {boldly) Produce your proofs ! This is a conspiracy 
to ruin me ! {Music. Enter Sambo quickly, c. E., and crosses 
between Helen and Edith toiuard Marion. Philip starts 
and stares zvildly at Sambo, ivho approaches him. Exit 
Chloe, c. e.) 

Kenneth. Here are my proofs ! Sambo has told me all! 
{Vuu.i-p produces j^evolver from pocket, applies muzzle to his 
head about to blow out his own brains, and fires just as Sambo 
knocks up his arm, causing revolver to fall to floor. All start. 
The IvADIES scream. Music. ) 

Sam. O Marser Grey ! How could you do it? {Enter ^\\ 



SC Til] PHILIP GREY. 77 

and Chloe, c. e. Philip starts. Chloe has Eva's hat and 
cloak.) 

Eva. {riishi7ig to q..) O papa ! Papa! (rushing to ^.. Q. and 
then to Philip) I've found you at last ! \Q.Yi\,o'^ crosses, np c.) 

Philip, {embraces ^w and sobs) My darling ! [aside in 
terror) My fate is sealed ! 

Kenneth, [^taking Edith's hand) Edith, this is the happiest 
moment of my life. Why, I could forgive the greatest enemy 
I ever had in the world. [Music.) 

Sam. [seizing Kenneth's hand and kneeling upon one knee) 
Could yo', Marser Kenneth! Could yo' ! {ivith quivering voice) 
Den please forgive nia pooah Marser Grey fo' [pointing to 
Marion) her sake {holding out hands to Kenneth) and de 
little chile, who has kneeled down b}- huh little cot every night 
and prayed fo' de good angel to send huh dea' papa home! O 
Marser Kenneth! Doan let de sorrow of [motioning toward 
Marion and Eva) dese pooah broken hahts come like a cloud 
between you and youah great happiness! For you knovr 'to err 
is human, but forgiveness is divine ! " Oh, how [sobbing) could 
yo' take him from her ! (Marion sobs. Edith and Helen 
weep with kerchief to eyes. Music.) 

K. {glances toward Edith, pauses, glances tozvard Philip 
and Marion, and brushes away a tear — turning quickly to 
Sambo and grasping his hand) Sambo, we luill forgive him ! 
(Sambo rises.) Philip Grey, we freely forgive you for all the 
injustice you have done us, providing you become re-united 
with your wife and child. ( Philip holds out arms to Marion, 
who smiling, crosses to him. He puts an arm around her.) 
and promise to live an honest and upright life. (Kenneth 
holding Sambo's hand) but remember, Philip Grey, that your 
{looking at Sambo) little friend Sambo has saved you from a 
destiny, where all the money in the zuorld would have failed ! 
(Philip crosses to Sambo and grasps his hand. Music.) 

Philip. Yes, I will remember, and although I have acted 
the part of a villain, I'm not void of all gratitude, and should 
I have but a crust to eat, I shall proudly share it with little 
Sambo, {pointing heavenward) and I swear \\. \ 

(Rev. Warner stands, up l. c, facing down stage, Flower 
Girl before him to his R. Philip before him to his l., Sambo 
between Philip aiid Flower Girl, facing down stage, 
L.ofC. 



78 piiiLir GREY. [act V 

Kenneth to r. of Flower Girl, Marion to Philip's l., 
Eva in front of Yhu^iv and Marion, Edith to k. ^/Kenneth, 
Best Man to Marion's l., Helen to Edith's r., Mrs. Liv- 
ingston to Helen's r., Mr. Livingston (o l. of Best Man, 
Jack up c. Chief of Police to his l., Nita to Jack's r., 
Chloe to Nita's r., and Wedding Guests standing about 
right half of stage. Music, tableau., aiid 

CURTAIN. 



COSTUMES. 

Philip. Act I. Aged twenty-four. Black curly hair and 
mustache. White flannel suit, white shirt, red tie, white shoes, 
straw hat, and gold watch and chain. Act II. Scene I. Long 
hair,. black beard, and mustache. Shabby grey suit, top boots, 
black shirt, and black soft hat. Scenes 2 and j. Beard and 
mustache. Rubber coat, red shirt, black shabby trousers, rubber 
boots, and soft hat. Act III. Smooth face. Light fawn suit, 
with light overcoat and derby to match, white shirt, red tie, 
gold eyeglasses, gold watch and chain, and black shoes. ActV. 
Scene i. Smooth face. Blue broad-cloth coat and trousers, 
white ve-st, white shirt, white tie, eyeglasses, watch and chain, 
and russet shoes. Scene j. Smooth face. Black full-dress 
coat and trousers, low-cut white vest, white shirt, white tie^ 
eyeglasses, watch and chain, black shoes, white gloves, and 
bouquet. 

Kenneth. Act III. Scene 1. Aged twenty-one. Smooth 
rosy face and light hair. Blue sailor jacket, trousers and 
round cap, white sailor tie, and black shoes. Scene 2. White 
sailor jacket, trousers, and round cap, blue sailor tie, and white 
shoes. Act IV. Same as Act IH, Scene 2. Act V. Same 
as Act III, Scene i. 

Lord Murry. Aged seventy. Luxuriant silver-grey side 
whiskers, mustache, and hair. Black trousers, black low-cut 
vest, white shirt, blue velvet lounging coat, faced with white 
silk and trimmed with blue tassels, cords, and gold lace, white 
tie, gold eyeglasses, gold watch and chain, diamond stud, and 
black shoes. 



PHILIP GUKY. 79 

Sambo. Act I. Aged six. Made up black. Grey knee 
trousers, white shirt, and bare feet. Ad II. Scene i. Brown 
linen knee trousers, white and 3'ello\v striped shirt, one sus- 
pender, and bare feet. Scenes 2 and j. Grey knee trousers 
and coat, white shirt, large straw hat, shoes, and stockings. 
^ci III. The same. Act V. Scene i. Light blue velvet suit 
with knee trousers, gold braid, and brass buttons, white 
stockings, blue slippers, square white collar, and white sailor 
tie. Scene 3. Black full dress suit with long trousers, white 
shirt, white collar, white cuffs, and white tie. 

MarchaTTi. Aged forty-five. Very dark-complexioned. 
Black, bushy curly hair, and goatee and mustache to match. 
White duck trousers, red shirt, navy blue coat with brass but- 
tons and gold and red braid, hat to match — with glazed peak, 
white shoes, and yellow tie. 

Mr. Livingston. Aged fifty. Iron-grey, short, pointed 
beard and mustache, and hair to match. Act III. Act F, 
Scene i. Grey checked business suit, gold spectacles, gold 
watch and chain, white shirt, and black tie. Act V. Scene 3. 
Black full dress suit, spectacles, watch and chain, white shirt, 
white tie, white gloves, and bouquet. 

Abe. Act I. Aged sixty. Made up black. Head very bald 
upon front and top, with bushy grey hair. Smooth face. 
Scene i. Blue overalls, gingham shirt, and large straw hat. 
Scene 2. Black coat and trousers, white vest, black tie, and 
white shirt. Act II. Hair much greyer. Smooth face. Suit 
same as in Act /, Scene /, without hat. 

Mike. Aged forty. Head bald upon front and top, with large 
red bump upon top. Short red whiskers and hair. No mustache. 
Blue overalls with red patches, leather boots to knees, faded 
green coat, light grey stovepipe hat with black band, gingham 
shirt, and short clay pipe. 

Jack. Aged twenty-three. Smooth face. Dark brown hair. 
Act III. vSuit like Kenneth's blue suit. Act IV. Suit like 
Kenneth's white suit. Act V. Same as Act III. 

Albert. Aged twenty-five. Tall, very slim, and bent over. 
Carroty hair, parted in the center and small mustache to match. 
Large eyeglass with long gold chain, white duck trousers and 



80 PHILIP GKKY. 

vest, black sack coat, straw hat with red band, while shirt, red 
tie, gold watch and chain, red stockings, low patent leather 
slippers, immense button-hole bouquet, and long gold-headed 
cane. 

Isaac. Aged forty-five. Very dark-complexioned. Short, 
stout, and round-shouldered. Full black beard and nuistache. 
Head bald upon front and top, with black curly hair. Black 
trousers and vest, white linen coat, long white apron, white 
shirt with diamond stud, black skull cap, and black tie. 

Postmaster. Aged fifty. Iron-grey mutton-chop whiskers 
and mustache, and hair to match. Brown suit, blue shirt, and 
blue cap with glazed peak, gold braid, and brass buttons. 

Mahoney. Aged thirty. Heavy black mustache and black 
hair. Navy blue suit and cap to match, with glazed peak, 
trimmed with gold braid and brass buttons. 

Schmidt. Aged forty. Very stout. Red face. Long red 
hair, square red goatee, and no mustache. Blue suit, with 
double-breasted coat, with brass buttons, blue helmet, belt, and 
policeman's badge and club. 

Rev. Warner. Aged thirty-five. Black hair and smooth 
face. Black clerical gov/n, white shirt, white collar, and white 
necktie. 

IvETTER- Carrier. Aged forty. Light hair and mustache. 
Blue suit with brass buttons, black skull cap, and linen mail 
bag. 

Policeman; New York City. Aged forty. Black hair and 
mustache. Blue suit and helmet like New York police, belt, 
badge and club. 

Bob. Aged fourteen. Yellow hair. Shabby grey knee 
trousers, red sweater, bundle of newspapers, and boot-black's 
box. 

Footman. Aged fifty. Iron-grey mutton-chop whiskers 
and hair. No mustache. Head bald upon top. Black full dress 
suit. 

Chief of Police. Aged forty-five. Iron-grey hair and 
mustache. Black full dress suit and badge. 

Best Man, in wedding scene. Aged twent3'-five. Light hair 
and mustache. Black full dress suit. 

Crew of the "Isabel." Blue sailor suits. 



PHII.TP GllEY. HI 

Wedding Guests. Evening dress. 

Marion. Ad I. Aged nineteen. Dark brown hair. Scene i . 
Light blue silk dinner dress with train, trimmed with white lace, 
large blue picture hat, with ostrich plumes to match, and white 
parasol. Scene 2. '^Vhite satin reception dress with train, low- 
cut bodice, and short sleeves, and trimmed with white lace and 
roses. Diamond necklace. Act II. Scene i. Pink cashmere 
tea gown with train, trimmed with white swan's down, and 
white lace veil over hair. Scene 3. Cream-colored princess 
wrapper with train, very shabby, with ragged sleeves and torn 
lace. Act V. Scene 2. Black walking dress, very shabby and 
tightly fitted, with white linen collar and torn sleeves. Scene 3. 
Magnificent black silk costume, black ostrich boa, and black 
picture hat with ostrich plumes to match. 

Edith. Aged eighteen. Light, short curly hair. Act III. 
Pink chiffon dress over white silk, with low-cut bodice and 
short sleeves. Ruby necklace. Act V. Scene i. White, 
low-cut, organdy dress with short sleeves. Flowers. Scene 3. 
White satin low-cnt dress, with short sleeves and train, white 
slippers, bridal veil, orange blossoms, and diamond necklace. 

Lady Murry. Aged fifty. Iron-grey hair. Black velvet, 
low-cut princess dress with train and elbow sleeves— trimmed 
with white lace and diamonds. Second dress, last of Act /, 
white empire dress with train, and long loose sleeves open to 
shoulders. 

Helen. Act II. Aged twenty-two. Auburn hair. Light 
grey traveling suit and hat to match. Act V. Scene i. Blue 
velvet walking costume and long white boa with muff and hat 
to match. Scene 3. White, low-cut chiffon dress with short 
sleeves. White roses. 

Mrs. Livingston. Aged forty-five. Black hair. Act III. 
Black lace evening dress with elbow sleeves and train. Act V. 
Scene i. Heliotrope silk evening dress with train — trimmed 
with black lace. Scene 3. Black satin dress with train. 
Flowers and diamonds. 

Chloe. Aged sixty. Made up black. Grey hair. Act III. 
Large-checked red and white gingham dress with full, short 
skirt and tight-fitting waist, white kerchief around neck, heavy, 



bZ PHILIP GllEY. 

lace shoes, bandanna kerchief tied around head, and blue-checked 
gingham apron. Ad V. Bright yellow full skirt and waist 
and yellow head dress. 

NiTA. Aged twelve. Dark-complexioned. Long black hair. 
Ad III. Short, full, red skirt, short, black velvet jacket, 
trimmed with gold braid, and red Turkish cap. Acts IV and 
V. Red dress, white sailor collar, and white sailor cap. Last 
of Act IV. Loose, white Mother Hubbard dress. 

LuciNDA. Aged forty-five. Iron-grey hair, with three curls 
at each side of face, and front hair in curl papers. White duck 
dress and spectacles. Second dress, last of Act I. Loose, white 
Mother Hubbard with train. 

Eva. Act II. Aged five. Light golden curls. Short, 
white, low-neck dress, very ragged, with short sleeves; black 
stockings and low slippers. Act V. Scene 2. Navy blue 
calico, high-neck dress, very shabby, with long torn sleeves; 
black, ragged stockings and black slippers. Scene j. Pink 
chiffon dress, pink stockings, and black shoes. Chloe carries 
Kva's cloak and hat. 

Maggie. Aged twelve. Bushy red hair. Act I. Scene i. 
White dress, green sash, and straw hat trimmed with red roses 
and green leaves. Scene 2. Same, without hat. Third dress, 
last of same scene. White Mother Hubbard. 

Gretchkn. Aged forty -five. Iron-grey hair. Ragged, 
black dress. Large, black shawl around head. 

Flower Girl. Aged ten. Short, white, organdy dress, 
white stockings, white slippers, and basket of flowers. 

Note. All characters who are in Act V, Scene j, at opening 
of scene, wear flowers. 




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